The Supreme Court has voided the national convention the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on November 15 and 16, 2025.
In a split decision delivered on Thursday, the apex court ruled that the convention, which produced the factional chairman Kabiru Turaki, was conducted in violation of a subsisting court order.
At the heart of the judgment is the party’s failure to comply with an earlier directive that Sule Lamido, a prominent PDP chieftain and former governor of Jigawa State, be allowed to participate fully in the convention. The court held that proceeding with the exercise despite that order rendered the entire process invalid.
The ruling effectively wipes out all decisions and leadership outcomes that emerged from the Ibadan gathering.
Recall that the November 15 and 16, 2025 convention in Ibadan had been dogged by controversy even before it was held. Several stakeholders had raised concerns over exclusion, and alleged disregard for court processes. Despite these warnings, the Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde-backed party leadership went ahead with the event.
The PDP has struggled with internal divisions in recent years, with recurring disputes over leadership, and control of party machinery. The latest judgment is expected to trigger fresh alignments and moves into the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike-backed PDP.
As of the time of filing this report, the PDP had yet to issue an official statement on the matter.
