The newly elected Govt Committee of the Peoples Democratic Get together, PDP, in Lagos State has declared its allegiance to the celebration’s Nationwide Working Committee, NWC, led by Kabiru Turaki, describing the nationwide management as the one professional authority inside the celebration.

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In an announcement issued on Saturday and signed by the Lagos State PDP Publicity Secretary-elect, Prince Dr Christopher Odianarewo, the state chapter mentioned it was absolutely aligned with the Turaki-led NWC and dedicated to its imaginative and prescient of rebuilding the celebration.

“The newly elected Govt Committee of the Peoples Democratic Get together, PDP, Lagos State Chapter, needs to formally reaffirm, in no unsure phrases, its 100% unshakable loyalty to the Nationwide Working Committee (NWC) below the principled management of Barrister Kabiru Turaki,” Odianarewo mentioned.

He famous that the Lagos PDP management was coming into what he described as a brand new section of self-discipline and strategic repositioning, stressing that the state chapter stood firmly with the nationwide management.

“As we transition into a brand new period of celebration self-discipline and strategic rebuilding, the Lagos State PDP Exco elect stands in whole solidarity with the nationwide management. We acknowledge the Turaki-led NWC as the only professional authority steering our nice celebration towards the restoration of its founding beliefs and electoral dominance,” the assertion added.

Addressing stories suggesting {that a} court docket had nullified the PDP’s 2025 Nationwide Elective Conference held in Ibadan, the Lagos PDP dismissed such claims as false and deceptive.

“The Lagos State PDP is conscious of sure malicious stories circulating within the media concerning a purported court docket nullification of the Ibadan 2025 Nationwide Elective Conference. We want to make clear the next for our members and most people,” Odianarewo mentioned.

In accordance to him, “The 2025 Ibadan Conference was performed in strict adherence to the PDP Structure and stays a historic milestone that birthed the present nationwide management.”

He additionally described claims of a court docket dismissal as an try to destabilise the celebration, urging members to stay centered.

“The rumors of a ‘court docket dismissal’ are nothing greater than a determined try by detractors to create an environment of instability. We urge celebration trustworthy to ignore these ‘phantom rulings’ and stay centered on the duty of celebration unification,” he mentioned.

Odianarewo additionally expressed confidence within the celebration’s authorized place, insisting that the end result of the Ibadan conference couldn’t be overturned by what he described as oblique litigation.

“Our authorized crew stays vigilant. We’re assured that the democratic will of the two,745 accredited delegates who participated within the Ibadan conference can’t be subverted by back-door litigation,” he acknowledged.

He mentioned the Lagos PDP Exco-elect had adopted what he known as the “Turaki Roadmap,” which he defined was centred on grassroots mobilisation, inner democracy and strengthening the celebration’s function as a reputable opposition.

“The Lagos State Exco elect is dedicated to the ‘Turaki Roadmap,’ which prioritizes grassroots mobilization, inner democracy, and a sturdy opposition stance. We’re presently centered on reconciling all aggrieved pursuits inside Lagos to guarantee a formidable entrance forward of the upcoming electoral cycles,” the assertion learn.

Reaffirming the chapter’s place, Odianarewo mentioned alignment with the nationwide management was not open to negotiation.

“Our mandate is sacred, and our alignment with the Nationwide Chairman, Kabiru Turaki, is non-negotiable,” he mentioned.

The Lagos PDP management added that it could not be distracted by inner disagreements, calling on celebration members nationwide to stay steadfast.

“We name on all real lovers of the PDP in Lagos and throughout the federation to stay steadfast. The celebration is greater than any particular person, and below the present NWC, the PDP is certainly being ‘returned to the individuals,’” the assertion acknowledged.