The Digest:
The Federal High Court in Ibadan has nullified the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held on November 15, 2025. Presiding Judge Uche Agomoh ruled the convention was organised in flagrant disregard of multiple court orders and barred the elected National Working Committee members, led by Kabiru Turaki, from parading themselves as the party's leadership. The court held that the PDP can only operate through a caretaker committee until a lawful national convention is conducted. The ruling came in response to a suit filed by the Turaki-led faction seeking validation of the convention, which was opposed by another faction aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
Key Points
- The judgment plunges Nigeria's main opposition party into deeper administrative paralysis, impeding its ability to organize, raise funds, and prepare for elections.
- It nullifies the tenure and authority of the recently elected party executives, creating a leadership vacuum and renewed internal conflict.
- The Turaki-led faction loses its claimed legitimacy, while the court reinforces the principle that political parties are not above judicial authority.
- The ruling highlights a chronic crisis of internal democracy and legal compliance within the PDP, damaging its public credibility as a viable governing alternative.
- The timing creates significant uncertainty for the party's structure and strategy in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections.
Sources: Federal High Court ruling, TheCable
