reports that the BoT made the declaration on Thursday in a statement signed by Wabara, following the Supreme Court ruling delivered the same day.

According to him, the judgment effectively left the PDP without a clear and recognised leadership structure, making it necessary for the BoT to step in to prevent a vacuum at the top of the party.

Wabara described the ruling as an unfortunate development for the party, adding that it nullified the November 2025 PDP National Convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, which produced the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee.

He further stated that the Supreme Court also upheld the suspension of Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Umar Bature, and Kamaldeen Ajibade from their respective positions as National Secretary, National Organising Secretary, and National Legal Adviser.

Wabara explained that the implication of the judgment is that all actions taken by the affected officials—including the appointment of Abdulrahman Mohammed as Acting National Chairman, the formation of a caretaker committee, and the conduct of the March 29, 2026 convention in Abuja—are null and void.

He added that since both rival leadership structures have now been invalidated, responsibility for steering the party has reverted to the BoT, in line with the PDP Constitution.

Accordingly, the BoT said it has assumed interim leadership to stabilise the party, initiate reconciliation, and ensure continuity ahead of electoral deadlines.

The statement also disclosed that an emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) will soon be convened to establish an interim National Working Committee to manage party affairs and prepare for the 2027 general elections.

Wabara commended Governors Bala Mohammed and Seyi Makinde, along with other stakeholders, for their efforts in sustaining the party during the crisis, while urging all factions to unite and put aside personal interests.

He stressed that the party must move toward reconciliation, warning that prolonged internal division would further weaken both the PDP and Nigeria’s democratic process.

reports that Justice S. C. Oriji adjourned the matter on Thursday, April 30, 2026, to June 15, 2026, after Yero’s counsel, Samuel Fagade, informed the court that he had withdrawn his appearance for the second defendant with immediate effect.

The duo is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 15-count charge bordering on alleged conspiracy, breach of trust, and diversion of public funds totalling about ₦27 billion.

During the proceedings, the prosecution had already begun calling its third witness, Taiwo Johns, when the announcement of the lawyer’s withdrawal brought the session to an abrupt halt.

Following the development, the judge asked Yero how he intended to continue the trial without legal representation. The former permanent secretary requested additional time to secure new counsel, saying he currently had no legal team and needed several weeks to make arrangements.

Although prosecution counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, did not oppose the adjournment, he expressed concern over the timing and procedure of the withdrawal, noting that the lawyer had been present at the previous hearing when the witness commenced testimony and had not complied with proper notice requirements.

He also questioned claims that Yero lacked representation, stating that another lawyer had earlier appeared with him in court and initially indicated readiness to proceed before stepping aside.

The said lawyer later clarified that discussions with the second defendant had begun but were not concluded.

After hearing from all parties, Justice Oriji granted the application and approved the withdrawal of counsel, fixing June 15, 2026, for continuation of the trial, with additional hearing dates scheduled for July 2, 7, 13, 14, and 15, 2026.