The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed confidence that its national convention would not be nullified by the court because it has complied with every rule and regulation guiding conduct of conventions.

Saturday Telegraph had earlier reported that the faction fixed its convention on Monday, March 29 and 30 in Abuja, four months after an earlier one in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The Ibadan convention which elected Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) on November 15 last year, was nullified by a Court of Appeal, Abuja Division on March 9 this year.

The National Publicity Secretary of Wike-led faction, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, at a press conference in Abuja on Saturday, said the faction’s convention has the full backing of the law.

“We have complied with all party regulations and processes.

“We are fully compliant; 100 per cent compliant. By the grace of God, the convention will hold,” he asserted.

Mohammed said the Ibadan convention was not backed by law and was even stopped by the court.

He disclosed that every arrangements has been concluded, adding that any report or insinuation to stop it through the court exist only on social media.

The spokesperson assured that the faction is going to conduct an inclusive convention, and disclosing that more PDP members have joined the faction.

“Individuals such as Bukola Saraki, who had not initially aligned with any bloc, will be present tomorrow, along with Sule Lamido and many others.

“Several senators, National Assembly members, and key stakeholders who had not previously identified with us will attend the convention.

“The party has taken a direction. Anyone who feels aggrieved and chooses not to align with us is within their constitutional rights,” he added.

Mohammed said the convention will be a defining moment in the life of PDP, “a moment that reaffirms our democratic ideals, our respect for due process, and our unwavering dedication to the will of the people.”

He assured that the process would be not only be credible and transparent “but also inclusive and reflective of the collective aspirations of our members across the country.

“All necessary arrangements have been concluded to guarantee a smooth, peaceful, and successful exercise.”

The spokesperson said the convention would be conducted in compliance with the constitution of the party and in line with all relevant laws.

“The PDP remains a law-abiding institution, committed to strengthening democracy in Nigeria,” he said.

He called on the delegates, stakeholders, and observers to conduct themselves in an orderly and peaceful manner.