Gombe Hails Court Victory, Warns Against Fraud

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prof. Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe, has hailed the judgment of the Federal High Court, saying it has reaffirmed the legitimacy of the party’s governorship candidate and settled attempts to challenge the party’s internal processes.

Prof. Gombe, who spoke in Abuja on Tuesday, said the court ruling confirmed that the party’s governorship candidate emerged through a valid primary election conducted by the SDP and monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

According to him, the judgment has put to rest efforts by some individuals to seek recognition through unlawful means.

“The Federal High Court judgment delivered today has settled the matter. Our governorship candidate remains the duly elected candidate of the Social Democratic Party, having emerged from a primary election properly conducted by the party and monitored by INEC.”

The SDP National Chairman accused some individuals of attempting to mislead the judiciary and create confusion within the party through protests and social media campaigns.

He further alleged that certain persons had engaged in the unauthorised sale of nomination forms and collection of funds outside official party channels.

“I want to call on members of the press, INEC and the judiciary to remain vigilant against these recalcitrant elements whose actions are capable of undermining the country’s electoral process,” he said.

Prof. Gombe warned Nigerians and political aspirants against conducting business with individuals not recognised by the party, insisting that all enquiries and transactions relating to the SDP should be channelled through the party’s national secretariat and authorised officials.

“The Social Democratic Party will not be held responsible for any dealings carried out outside its recognised structures. Nigerians are free to approach the National Secretariat or any member of the National Working Committee for clarification on party matters,” he added.

The SDP chairman also commended members of the party’s National Working Committee for remaining united despite recent challenges, saying the party remains committed to providing Nigerians with a credible political alternative ahead of the 2027 general election.

“We are united as one family and determined to provide Nigerians with a credible alternative and rescue mission for our dear country in 2027. We appreciate the support and confidence reposed in the party by Nigerians,” Gombe stated.

Georgina Humphrey, Edited By Grace Namiji