Supporters of the Abdulrahaman Mohammed-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday asked the National Judicial Council (CJN) to sanction Justice AL Akintola of the Ibadan High Court for issuing an ex parte order for the conduct of the PDP National Convention this weekend.

Addressing a news conference in Abuja on Monday, Chairman of Imo state Chapter of the Party, Austine Nwachukwu, who, along with two others, secured the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja stopping the convention, said the action of Justice Akintola was a violation of established judicial processes.

Flanked by his two colleagues in the suit, Amah Abraham Nnanna and Turnah Alabh George, he said they have submitted a petition to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, who is the Chairman of the National Judicial Council.

Justice Akintola on Monday renewed his ex parte order asking the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to attend and monitor the convention in line with its guidelines, as the Damagun-led leadership of the party has met all the legal processes for the conduct of the convention.

He said, ?We want to draw the attention of members of the Peoples Democratic Party and the Nigerian public to a petition before the Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of the National Judicial Council (NJC) against Honourable Justice A.L. Akintola of the Oyo State High Court.

?The petition, dated November 5, 2025, and duly received by the Office of the Chief Justice of Nigeria on November 6, 2025, was submitted by Hon. Austine Nwachukwu, Hon. Amah Abraham Nnanna, and Turnah Alabh George on behalf of themselves as critical stakeholders of PDP.

?The petition raises serious concerns over what is described as acts of judicial recklessness, impunity, and flagrant violation of established legal processes by Justice Akintola, particularly in his decision to issue an ex parte order on November 4th, permitting the conduct of the PDP National Convention in Ibadan on November 15 and 16, 2025.

?This order, according to the petitioners, directly contradicts a valid and subsisting judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, delivered on 31st of October 2025 (Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/2120/2025), which had expressly restrained the PDP from holding its convention on the same dates.

?The petitioners rightly contend that Justice Akintola?s action amounts to sitting on appeal over a judgment of a court of coordinate jurisdiction-an act that undermines judicial hierarchy and the sanctity of the rule of law.

?This disturbing development not only threatens the integrity of the Nigerian judiciary but also risks setting a dangerous precedent capable of eroding public confidence in the justice system.

?We therefore call on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to urgently investigate this matter and take decisive action, just as it had done in similar cases involving judicial misconduct in Rivers State, Imo State, and other jurisdictions, where they were seen to have acted promptly as soon as the petitions were received by it.

?The NJC must reaffirm its commitment to discipline, impartiality, and the preservation of judicial integrity by ensuring that errant judicial officers are held accountable without delay.

?The Nigerian judiciary must remain the last hope of the common man and not a tool in the hands of those seeking to subvert justice for political expediency. The NJC?s prompt and transparent action on this petition will go a long way in restoring faith in the judiciary and reinforcing the principle that no one matter how highly placed, is above the law?. (The Nation)

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