By joshua 
Kogi PDP Chairmanship Crisis: Enough is enough of Illegality, Enemona Anyebe should Stop Parading himself as Chairman – Hon. Muhammed Sani Gambo.
… Writes Letters to Concerned Stakeholders, PDP National Authority.
Hon. Muhammed Sanni Gambo has described as height of brazen illegality for Enemona Anyebe to still be allowed to parade himself as Chairman of Kogi PDP when before the August 31st, 2024 State Congress he was not a participant in that election as he has disobeyed the orders of a court of competent jurisdiction.
Recalled that there is a judgement of Contempt hanging on the neck of Enemona Anyebe, yet he is still allowed to parade and to still allowed to impersonate as the Kogi PDP Chairman illegally.
The PDP Governor’s Forum has been duly served with the contempt proceeding. At the same time the National Working Committee of the Party has been duly served too, yet they seem to have turned there eyes the other way.
Permit me to State that I have instructed my lawyers to write all the appropriate authorities of the PDP, wondered why Enemona Anyebe will still be parading himself as illegal Chairman.
I have also complained to the Minister for Justice and Attorney General, LATEEF OLASUNKUNMI FAGBEMI, because the brazen illegality is not about Muhammed Sani Gambo, but about Nigeria.
We are a nation and not a Banana Republic, where the order of the court must be obeyed. As at the time the Kogi PDP State Congress was conducted, Enemona Anyebe was barred from contesting and not to participate by the Court and that order was never set aside, yet he is busy parading himself as Chairman.
I want to ask a valid question, is it that Enemona Anyebe is above the law of the land. We are using this medium to still call on the Minister for Justice and Attorney General, as somebody in charge of the Law, this is the illegality going on in Kogi State. This illegality ongoing in Kogi State is a disregard to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
My letter is with the Chief Justice of Nigeria, KUDIRAT KEKERE EKUN, and I want to draw his attention to the Illegality going on in Kogi State.
I have also written to the NJC, drawing his attention to the Illegality going on in Kogi State. Enough is enough. Is it because I have know godfather? A Child of nobody who has no money? Is that the reason why I’m suffering this injustice?. Enough of this Illegality. I want to draw the attention of the Inspector General of Police and other sister security agencies, Enough is enough.
Let me draw the attention to all the mentioned stakeholders that we are in the Federal High Court, the Court of Appeal and wondered why the Chairman is still presiding over meetings in the State. We should respect the law, that the matter is in Court.
I have instructed my lawyer to write, wondered why they are mutting an election when the matter is in Court. Let me add that I have the capacity to run as PDP Chairman Kogi State if this Illegality is not stopped.
I call on the attention of the well meaning Nigerian’s, Human Rights lawyers like Femi Falana, the International Community on the Illegality on going in the State PDP.
There is an existence of Nigeria before any political party. I call on the Chief Justice and other critical stakeholders to step into this matter before we resort to self help.
This call is of the voiceless, all because I have no godfather and money. Enough is enough!
Letter written by Hon. Muhammad’s Lawyer, Aruwa, E.G & Co., a firm of Solicitors to HON MOHAMMED SANI GAMBO (hereinafter referred to as“our Client”).
RE:PROPOSED CONDUCT OF FRESH CONGRESSES IN KOGI STATE
We are Solicitors to HON MOHAMMED SANI GAMBO (hereinafter referred to as“our Client”) and upon his firm instructions, we write to you in respect of the above subject matter.
Our Client’s attention has been drawn to a recent publication indicating the intention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to conduct fresh congresses in thirteen(13)
States of the Federation, including Kogi State, on Saturday, 27 September, 2025,
for the purpose/of electing new State Executive Committees.
While our Client recognizes the constitutional right of the Party to organize its internal affairs, we are constrained to draw your attention to the grave legal
implications of proceeding with any fresh congress in Kogi State at this time.
You will recall that the last State Congress in Kogi State was conducted on 31st
August, 2024, duly monitored by the Indepehdent National Electoral Commission.
(NEC) pursuant to Secion 82(1)45) of the Electoral Act,2022, as well as various
security agencies.
That exercise was widely adjudged free and fair, except for the
participation of Hon. Ememona Anyebe, who, at the time, was under a valid and
subsisting restraining order issued by the High Court of Kogi State barring him from contesting.
Notwithstanding this order, Mr.Anyebe participated and was declared winner. The
High Court, in contempt proceedings, subsequently declared his participation illegal
and void.
In the same proceedings, the Court made consequential orders for the
conduct of a fresh congress for the affected office.
It is important to note that the said consequential order is presently the subject of a subsisting appeal before the Court of Appeal in CA/ABJ/CV/607/2025, and a
Motion for Stay of Execution has been duly filed and served on all parties.
Aside the
appeal now pending before the Court of Appeal, Abuja, our client has also instituted a suit before the Federal High Court,Lokoja (FHC/LKJ/CS/39/2024), wherein he
seeks a declaration that he is the validly elected Chairman of the PDP in Kogi State,
having come second in the election in which Mr. Enemona, who was declared
winner, had no legal basis to participate.
This matter has been heard and adjourned
for judgment to a date to be communicated to the parties by the Court.
It is trite law, as held in GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE V.OJUKWU(1986)1
NWLR(PT.18)621, that once a matter is submitted to the jurisdiction of a
competent court, parties must refrain from taking any step capable of rendering the outcome nugatory or foisting a fait accompli on the court.
Accordingly, to proceed with a fresh congress in Kogi State, particularly in respect of the Chairmanship position, while the matter is pending before the Court of
Appeal, will amount to an affront to the judicial process and interference with the
constitutional powers of the court under Section 6(6)(b)of the Constitution of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria,1999(as amended).The Supreme Court has
consistently warned against such conduct -SEE MILITARY GOVERNOR OF
LAGOS STATE V.CHIEF EMEKA ODUMEGWU-OJUKWU (SUPRA)AND
OGUN STATE GOVT.V.DALAMI NIG.LTD (2007)9 NWLR(PT.1038)66.
Furthermore, Hon. Muhammed said the tenure of the present Local Government and Ward Executive
Committees in Kogi State subsists until November 2025.
By virtue of Article 47(1) of the PDP Constitution(as amended), Executive officers are entitled to serve out their tenure unless lawfully removed. Conducting congresses in September, while
their tenure remains valid, would not only be premature but could also trigger
avoidable intra-party disputes and litigation.
In the light of the foregoing, we strongly advised that the proposed congress in Kogi State be suspended pending the final determination of the matters presently before the court.
Any contrary action will not only be in breach of the Party’s Constitution
and the Electoral Act but will also expose the Party to avoidable legal consequences.
We trust that the leadership of the Party, in the spirit of respect for the rule of law and judicial due process,will act in a manner that upholds the integrity of the Party and the courts.
Kindly accept the assurances of our highest professional regards.
Yours faithfully,
EMEJE ARUWA ESQ.
Principal Partner
08066218389
COPY TO:
1.The PDP National Secretary,
P.D.P.National Secretariat,
Wadata House,Abuja.
2.The PDP National Legal Adviser,
P.D.P.National Secretariat,
Wadata House,Abuja.
3.The PDP National Organizing Secretary,
P.D.P.National Secretariat,
Wadata House,Abuja.
4.His Excellency,
Senator Bala Mohammed,
Executive Governor of Bauchi State and
Chairman PDP Governor’s Forum
Bauchi State Liaison Office, Abuja.