RismadarVoice Reporters
June 4, 2026
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted appeal panels to hear and determine petitions arising from its recently concluded primary elections for presidential, governorship, National Assembly and state assembly positions.
The party said the move is aimed at strengthening transparency, fairness and internal democracy in its candidate selection process ahead of forthcoming elections.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, the appeal panels will review complaints and petitions filed by aspirants and stakeholders dissatisfied with the outcomes of the primaries and make recommendations in accordance with the party’s constitution, electoral guidelines and relevant laws.
A nine-member panel chaired by Barr. Suleiman Afolagbe will handle appeals relating to state assembly and National Assembly primaries. Other members include Dr Erastus C. Awortu, Barr. Okoye Charles, Hon. Mtom Isaac Terkuma, Hon. Matthew Yari, Barr. George Ariolu, Barr. Mark O. Lawrence and Barr. Abdul Kumo, while Barr. Nnenna Aladum will serve as secretary.
The panel is scheduled to sit on June 8 and 9, 2026, at the National Working Committee (NWC) Hall, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.
For governorship and presidential primary election appeals, the party constituted a 23-member panel headed by Hon. Abdulrahman Mohammed. The panel includes senior party leaders and legal practitioners such as Yusuf Nya Akirikwen, SAN, Kamaldeen Ajibade, SAN, former House of Representatives member Jones Onyereri, among others. PDP National Secretary, Sen. Samuel N. Anyanwu, will serve as secretary of the panel.
The governorship and presidential appeals panel is expected to sit on June 10, 2026, also at the NWC Hall, Wadata Plaza, Abuja.
The PDP said the establishment of the panels demonstrates its commitment to ensuring credible and transparent primary election processes, while providing aggrieved aspirants with an avenue for redress within the party’s internal dispute resolution framework.
The party added that the appeal process forms part of efforts to consolidate unity and strengthen confidence in its electoral procedures as preparations intensify for future elections.
