A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a decisive ruling stopping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from going ahead with its 2025 national convention slated to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The convention, originally planned for November 15–16, was expected to produce the party’s next set of national officers.
Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Peter Odo Lifu ordered that the event be suspended following a suit filed by former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido.
Lamido had approached the court after he was allegedly denied the chance to obtain a nomination form to contest for the position of National Chairman.
In his ruling, Justice Lifu held that the PDP must comply with its Constitution and internal guidelines, stressing that the party is obligated to provide equal opportunity for all eligible members.
He declared that the Ibadan convention cannot proceed until Lamido is granted the opportunity to purchase the required nomination form.
The court also restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from monitoring or participating in the convention in any capacity until the party complies with the order.
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