The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has written to the
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) notifying it of the
suspension of Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, Dr. Sam Sam Jaja, Prince
Olagunsoye Oyinlola and Amb. Ibrahim Kazaure from the Party.
The National Working Committee, in a letter dated November 12, 2013 and
signed by the National Chairman, Alhaji Dr. Bamanga Tukur, informed INEC
of the suspension of the above mentioned individuals on Monday, November
11, 2013 for engaging in anti-party activities in violation of the
provisions of the PDP Constitution.
The letter said “The decision of the NWC was in exercise of its powers
under section 57 (3) of the PDP constitution, 2012 (as amended) and in the
overall interest of the Party and its members.
The Tukur-led PDP had on Monday suspended Oyinlola and others.
But Oyinlola in a clear disregard of the suspension, wrote to both the
mainstream PDP and INEC notifying them of his readiness to assume office.
In his letter to the PDP Oyinlola said “As you are very well aware, the
Court of Appeal by its judgment delivered on Wednesday November 6. 2013
reinstated me as National Secretary of the party. This followed the
nullification of the judgment of the federal High court Abuja presided
over by Justice Abdul Kafarati by the court of Appeal, Abuja which is a
superior court of competent jurisdiction which also ruled that I was
wrongfully removed from office as PDP National Secretary.
“You are requested to kindly note this development for immediate
compliance by the PDP and all its organs, particularly the National
chairman and members of the National Working Committee of our great party.
Kindly note that in compliance with the constitution of the PDP, I am
expected to sign all official correspondences emanating from the PDP
national secretariat as the Chief Adminstrative and Accounting Officer of
the PDP.
“Please take this as an instruction to do all the needful for compliance
with the Appeal Court Order which is attached herewith, please.”
In his letter to INEC titled “NOTIFICATION OF RE-INSTATEMENT AS NATIONAL
SECRETARY OF THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY”, Oyinlola said “as you may be
aware, the Court of Appeal, Abuja Judicial Division has nullified the
January 11, 2013 judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja which removed
me from office as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP).
“The directive of the court was implemented by the Independent National
Electoral Commission, INEC, which consequently struck out my name off its
register and other documents, as the National Secretary of the PDP.
“Following the nullification of the above stated judgement of the Federal
High Court, Abuja presided over by Justice Abdul Kafarati by the Court of
Appeal, Abuja, which is a superior court of competent jurisdiction, which
also ruled that I was wrongfully removed from office as PDP National
Secretary, this correspondence serves to inform you of my decision to
continue to perform my duties as the validly elected National Secretary of
the Peoples Democratic Party.
“Your records would reveal that I was validly elected into office as
National Secretary at the national convention of PDP held on Saturday
March 24, 2012.
“You are requested to kindly note this development and reflect it
accordingly in your records, in compliance with the court judgement
delivered on Wednesday November 06, 2013.
“A copy of the judgement is attached for your attention and further
necessary action, please. Kindly note that in compliance with the
constitution of the PDP, I am expected to sign all official
correspondences emanating from the PDP national secretariat, to the
Independent National Electoral Commission, in my capacity as the National
Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party.
“While thanking you for your attention, please accept the assurances of my
warmest regards and best wishes