The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) finds itself caught in a legal quagmire over the contentious Rivers State Caretaker Committee list. Despite calls for action from various quarters, including the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the party's caucus, the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) is bound by an ex-parte order from the Federal High Court in Abuja. This order restrains the NWC from making any further moves regarding the list. The list, favoring former governor and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, sparked tensions within the party's ranks.
According to LEADERSHIP News reports, A statement by the national publicity secretary of PDP, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, said: “The National Working Committee (NWC) at its emergency meeting today, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 reviewed the issue of the Caretaker Committee of River State. "After an extensive deliberation the NWC noted the existence of an Ex-Parte Order issued by the Federal High Court, Abuja restraining the NWC from further action with respect to the status of the Rivers State Caretaker Committee List as published.
"However, while the Rivers State Caretaker Committee List as published stands in compliance with the Order of the Court, the NWC notes the concerted intervention and efforts of various Organs of the Party, particularly the PDP Governors’ Forum to finding a political solution to the issue of the River State Caretaker Committee". The NWC, in collaboration with the PDP Governors’ Forum, aims to intensify efforts towards resolving the Rivers State PDP Chapter's issues amicably.