A federal high court sitting in Ibadan on Friday, January 30, nullified the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo state, on November 15, 2025.
In a ruling on Friday, Uche Agomoh, the presiding judge, barred the party’s national officers elected during the national convention from parading themselves as the party’s leadership.
Agomoh ruled that the November national convention was organised in flagrant disregard for the court orders.
The judge ruled that PDP cannot disobey court orders and still approach the court to seek judicial approval for actions taken against the orders.
The judge held that the PDP can only operate through the caretaker committee until a proper and lawful national convention is held.
Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), was elected as the PDP national chairman following a tense and highly controversial national convention held in Ibadan.
The convention, which drew delegates from all 36 states and the FCT, was marked by sharp disagreements over zoning, accreditation delays, and allegations of last-minute manoeuvres by rival blocs.
Security was tightened around the venue as factional groups exchanged accusations, prompting brief disruptions before the commencement of voting.
The court barred Turaki and others from parading themselves as national officers of the PDP.
The court also ruled that the caretaker committee led by Abdulrahman and senator Samuel Anyanwu is the only recognised NWC of the PDP pending the conduct of a valid national convention.
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