The Rivers West Senatorial Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nname Robinson Ewor, has been named Acting State Chairman of the State chapter of the party.
His appointment with 15 others in interim capacity followed a High Court ruling that removed Aaron Chukwuemeka as the State Chairman of PDP.
They are charged to restore order and stabilize the party by resolving ongoing internal conflicts.
The appointment is widely seen as a strategic move to position Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the control of the party’s affairs.
Chukwuemeka and the removed executive members are known allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Justice Stephen Jumbo of Rivers State High Court had issued an interlocutory injunction on Monday, restraining Chukwuemeka and his executive committee from continuing to act in their official capacities.
The injunction was sought by Edwin Woko and three other party members, who challenged the congresses that led to Chukwuemeka’s emergence, citing violations of a previous court order.
Justice Jumbo declared the ward, local government, and state congresses held on July 27, August 10, and August 31, 2024, respectively illegal and void from inception.
He noted that the congresses were conducted despite a July 20, 2024, ruling by Justice Charles Wali, which barred the PDP from proceeding with such activities.
