The Kebbi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that it will not participate in the party’s national convention taking place on November 15, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Publicity Secretary of the chapter, Sani Dododo, said the boycott is in protest against the candidacy of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, who is contesting for the position of national chairman.
According to the chapter, Turaki is not a legitimate member of the party, having been suspended in April 2023 over allegations of gross misconduct, anti-party activities, and failure to pay party dues.
His suspension, issued by the Nasarawa 1 Ward, also included seven other members, among them former governorship candidate Gen. Bello S. Yaki.
In a petition dated October 25, 2025, the Kebbi PDP formally notified the screening committee for the national convention of its objection to Turaki’s nomination.
The petition, jointly signed by State Chairman Alhaji Usman Bello Suru and Secretary Abubakar Bawa Kalgo, contained signatures and phone numbers from members of both the state working and non-working committees, all registering their opposition to his candidacy.
The chapter further warned that any individual claiming to represent Kebbi State as a delegate would be doing so without authorisation, adding that all legitimate delegates from the state would remain at home in solidarity with the boycott.
Despite the protest, the PDP national convention is continuing with participation from other delegates and party stakeholders across the country.
