Dan Orbih’s South-south leadership gets a boost as court stops PDP from meddling in affair

The leadership of Dan Orbih as the South-South Zonal Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been strengthened by the order of a Federal High Court which restrained the party from interfering with the activities of the zone.

Recall that the Orbih-led Committee was elected on February 22, 2025, in Calabar, Cross River State.

A judgment by Hon. Justice Inyang Ekwo in Abuja put on hold the interferences of the party after Orbih and his committee members filed a suit in that regard.

Pending the final determination of the suit, the court also restrained the Chief Emmanuel Ogidi-led Caretaker Committee, appointed by the Party’s National Working Committee (NWC) from parading themselves or functioning as members of the South-south Zonal Working Committee or leaders of the Party in the zone.

Justice Ekwo also ordered an expedited hearing of the main suit.

The plaintiffs are represented by Chief Ferdinand Orbih (SAN), while the 2nd, 11th, and 12th defendants are represented by B. F. Folorunsho, and the 3rd to 6th defendants by M. S. Atolagbe.

The 7th to 9th defendants are represented by Eno Idem, SAN.

The case is adjourned to Friday, April 11, 2025, for a hearing.