Dare Babalola
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning against attempts by some expelled members to forcibly occupy the party’s National Secretariat and other properties, citing ongoing litigation.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, on Friday stated that the PDP had written to the Inspector General of Police and the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, reminding them of the secretariat’s status as a subject of pending litigation before the Federal High Court, Abuja, and the Court of Appeal.
“The secretariat is still a subject of pending litigation before the Federal High Court, Abuja, and the Court of Appeal. Any attempt to enter and occupy these properties will be a resort to self-help and an affront to the time-tested principle of law that parties who have submitted to the jurisdiction of courts should not act in ways that will render nugatory, the powers of the Court,” the statement read.
The PDP emphasised that the expelled members, who instituted the case, should await the court’s judgment rather than resorting to self-help.
The party warned that any action taken to grant access to anyone pending the determination of the suit would be considered contempt of court.
The PDP assured that it would take all necessary legal actions to protect its property and hold responsible anyone attempting to trespass or cause damage, emphasising that responsibility for any injury or damage would rest solely with the aggressors and their security collaborators.
