The Enugu State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has thrown its weight behind Kabiru Turaki following his reinstatement as National Chairman, declaring that the Supreme Court verdict has resolved the internal strife plaguing the party. Chairman of the Enugu PDP, Barr Steve Oruruo, made this known upon his return from Abuja, lauding the court decision as a watershed moment for the party’s unity.
Speaking with reporters, Oruruo expressed steadfast confidence in Turaki’s ability to steer the PDP through turbulent times and restore its credibility in Nigeria’s political arena. He stated, ‘I have absolute faith in Kabiru Turaki’s skill and dedication to lead the party out of crisis, especially now that our nation requires a trusted political platform with a proven track record.’
Oruruo also praised the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), chaired by former Senate President Adolphus Wabara, for its resolute and principled stance during the leadership dispute. He remarked that the BoT exhibited remarkable unity and honesty in managing the situation. ‘The Board of Trustees proved to be both cohesive and incorruptible, resisting all forms of pressure and bribery,’ he asserted.
Commenting on the Supreme Court’s verdict, Oruruo emphasized its far-reaching consequences. He noted, ‘While the court nullified the Ibadan convention in a split ruling, it unanimously upheld the suspension of Senator Samuel Anyanwu and others. This effectively invalidates every action taken by those suspended individuals on behalf of the PDP.’ He dismissed the rival faction’s activities as illegitimate, calling the inauguration of Anyanwu’s committee a ‘sham’ and the Abuja convention a ‘farce.’
With the leadership question settled, Oruruo announced that the party would now resume its political activities across the country. ‘The BoT’s bold adherence to the Supreme Court ruling means our party can now begin selling interest and nomination forms through the authentic leadership structure, from the national down to local levels,’ he explained.
He also called for a political transformation in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for governance that truly serves the people. ‘We must reinvent Nigeria’s leadership model to reflect the hopes and demands of the electorate. Our goal is to recapture the art of governance and align it with the will of the majority,’ Oruruo concluded.