Supreme Court Nullifies Turaki-led PDP Factional Convention

The Supreme Court has set aside the national convention conducted by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025, declaring it invalid.

The disputed convention, which reportedly produced a factional National Working Committee led by former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Tanimu Turaki, SAN, had been the subject of prolonged legal contention.

According to earlier reports, the Federal High Court had restrained the PDP faction from proceeding with the exercise, citing alleged breaches of the party’s constitution and failure to comply with due process. Despite the court order, the convention went ahead as scheduled, triggering further legal challenges.

The Court of Appeal later affirmed the decision of the Federal High Court, holding that the convention was conducted in violation of subsisting judicial orders and could not be recognised in law.

Dissatisfied with the concurrent rulings, the Turaki-led faction approached the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn the decisions and validate both the convention and the leadership it produced. However, the apex court dismissed the appeal, effectively voiding the exercise.

The judgment is expected to have significant implications for the internal crisis within the PDP and may further shape political alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Source: DAILY POST