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Federal High Court Invalidates PDP National Convention Held in Ibadan
In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court in Ibadan has declared the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention conducted on November 15, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State, null and void.
Kabiru Tanimu Turaki‘s Election as PDP National Chairman Overturned
Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, was initially elected as the PDP National Chairman during a highly contested and intense convention. The event was marked by heightened security measures due to clashes between rival factions, which caused brief interruptions before the voting process began.
Court Prohibits Turaki and Associates from Acting as PDP National Officers
The court’s judgment explicitly restrains Turaki and other individuals involved from presenting themselves as the legitimate national officers of the PDP. This ruling effectively invalidates the leadership structure formed at the disputed convention.
Recognition of Caretaker Committee as Legitimate PDP Leadership
Furthermore, the court affirmed that the Caretaker Committee, headed by Abdulrahman and Senator Samuel Anyanwu, remains the only officially recognized National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP. This status will persist until a lawful and properly conducted National Convention takes place.
Context and Implications
This ruling underscores ongoing internal conflicts within the PDP, reflecting broader challenges in Nigeria’s political party dynamics. The decision ensures that the party’s leadership disputes are resolved through legal and procedural means, maintaining organizational stability ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.
Stay tuned for further updates as the situation develops.
