Title: Court Moves Against Organisers of Disputed Ibadan PDP Convention Date Published: 15 November 2025 Description: Contempt proceedings have formally commenced against key actors involved in the disputed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held in Ibadan, marking a new and dramatic phase in the escalating crisis within the opposition party.The proceedings, initiated through fresh legal filings, target individuals accused of “willfully disobeying” subsisting court orders that restrained the Damagun-led National Working Committee (NWC) from convening or supervising any national convention pending the determination of ongoing suits before the Federal High Court.According to court documents and lawyers familiar with the case, the alleged violation goes beyond administrative oversight. They argue that the decision to proceed with the convention despite multiple injunctions constitutes a deliberate affront to judicial authority and a conscious attempt to subvert internal party democracy.Legal representatives insist that those who participated in or coordinated the convention may face severe sanctions if the court determines that their actions amounted to contempt. “This is not a procedural error; it is an intentional breach capable of eroding democratic norms within the party and setting a dangerous national precedent,” one of the lawyers said.The development has also amplified political tensions. For months, stakeholders have insisted that the Ibadan convention lacked legal basis, INEC recognition, internal consensus, and constitutional backing. Their concerns were reinforced by the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) Reconciliation Committee, whose report flagged unresolved litigations, procedural irregularities, and the collapse of crucial internal consultations.The initiation of contempt proceedings is therefore widely viewed as both a legal imperative and a corrective political step aimed at restoring order, discipline, and respect for due process within the party.Meanwhile, senior PDP leaders and diplomatic voices are urging restraint as the court process unfolds. They warn that continued defiance of judicial directives could undermine the party’s credibility and even jeopardize its future electoral participation if INEC or the courts invalidate decisions arising from the contested convention.As the matter progresses, attention now shifts to the judiciary, where the outcome of the contempt proceedings is expected to shape not only the fate of the accused individuals but also the unity, structure, and long-term survival of the PDP in the months ahead. Attached Images: 62270a01385895fc83589966533138808efdb764cdf927ac1c7f3b2ad4de29a9.jpg Attached Video: None