The Federal High Court in Ibadan has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held on November 15, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The court also barred Turaki and others from presenting themselves as national officers of the party.
Despite internal disputes, the PDP went ahead with its highly anticipated two-day 2025 Elective National Convention at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Tagged #Ibadan2025, the convention drew thousands of party delegates and leaders.
The convention was expected to elect a new National Working Committee (NWC), including a National Chairman, who would steer the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The court’s ruling casts uncertainty over the legitimacy of the leadership and raises questions about the party’s preparations for the next electoral cycle.
Party members and legal experts are now awaiting further clarification on the implications of the judgement for the PDP’s national leadership structure.
Meanwhile, the Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has assured members that the party remains legally intact after an Ibadan Federal High Court judgment which nullified its Ibadan National Convention.
The party spoke in a statement issued by National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, on Friday.
The court declined to grant an order of mandamus sought by the party, reasoning that doing so would amount to sitting on appeal over judgments of courts of coordinate jurisdiction.
In response, the party said it has instructed its lawyers to immediately file an appeal and take all necessary legal steps to advance its arguments and protect its position.
The Turaki-led PDP leadership, which emerged from the Ibadan National Convention, emphasized that it remains “legally intact and unshaken” as it awaits decisions from appellate courts.
Ememobong said, “Not withstanding this judgment, our party remains firmly on course. We urge our members to stay resolute and committed there is absolutely no cause for alarm.”
The party reiterated that its Rebirth Movement remains on course.
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