A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party’s National Convention held on November 15, 2025, in Oyo State, declaring it invalid.
In its ruling delivered on Friday, the court also restrained Kabiru Turaki and members of his group from parading themselves as national officers of the PDP. The judgment is a major setback for the faction that emerged from the controversial convention.
Despite deepening internal disagreements at the time, the PDP had gone ahead with the two-day elective national convention at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Branded #Ibadan2025, the event drew thousands of party delegates, leaders, and supporters from across the country.
The court’s decision is the latest development in the prolonged leadership crisis rocking the PDP, which has split the party into rival factions and sparked multiple legal battles over control of its national structure and internal procedures.
Reacting to the judgment, the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, said the party was not alarmed by the ruling and was confident it would be overturned on appeal. In a statement shared on the party’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, he said the PDP was awaiting the final decision of the appellate courts, which it believes will affirm its position.
He urged party members to remain calm and steadfast, stressing that the situation was under control.
“Notwithstanding this judgment, the Kabiru Turaki–led Peoples Democratic Party that emerged from the Ibadan Convention remains legally intact and unshaken as we await the authoritative pronouncement of the appellate courts,” the statement read.
“There is absolutely no cause for alarm. The rebirth movement remains firmly on course.”
As the matter heads to the appellate court, party stakeholders and supporters are expected to closely follow proceedings, as the final outcome could significantly influence the PDP’s future direction ahead of key political activities.
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