In its notice of preliminary objection marked FHC/ABJ/CS/508/2022, the PDP pointed out that the cause of Ndukwe’s action relates to the internal affairs of the party, and it is non-justiciable.
The party added that the court lacks the requisite jurisdiction to entertain Ndukwe’s prayer.
Pointblanknews.com understands that Ndukwe’s course of action arose over a rumour that the party had thrown open its presidential ticket.
The zoning committee led by Samuel Ortom, Benue state governor, had on April 5 submitted its recommendation to the national executive council (NEC) of the party for further action.
On April 19, Ndukwe filed a suit seeking to halt the May 28 presidential primary.
The court had earlier fixed May 5 for the hearing, during which the party is expected to show cause why the ex parte motion should not be granted.