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A Federal High Court in Ibadan has declared the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held on November 15, 2025, null and void.
The ruling comes months after the highly contentious gathering in Oyo State, which saw Kabiru Tanimu Turaki emerge as PDP National Chairman amid fierce disputes.
According to the judgment, Turaki and other officials elected at the convention are barred from presenting themselves as party leaders.
The court emphasized that the Caretaker Committee, headed by Abdulrahman and Senator Samuel Anyanwu, remains the only legitimate National Working Committee (NWC) until a proper convention is organised.
Eyewitnesses recall chaotic scenes during the Ibadan convention, where delegates from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory faced delays in accreditation.
Heated arguments over zoning arrangements and alleged last-minute manipulations fueled tension, with security personnel intervening to restore order before voting could proceed.
Legal analysts suggest the ruling could reshape the PDP’s leadership dynamics, particularly as the party navigates internal divisions ahead of upcoming elections.
“This decision reinforces the need for strict adherence to party guidelines,” one political commentator said.
The PDP has yet to issue an official response, but party sources indicate discussions are underway to comply with the court’s directive and plan a fresh convention.
This development marks another dramatic chapter in Nigeria’s political landscape, underscoring the volatility that often accompanies party leadership contests.