BREAKING: Court Blocks PDP from Holding National Convention Again

Former Jigawa governor Sule Lamido succeeds in stopping party’s November convention over procedural breaches

A Federal High Court in Abuja has, for the second time, restrained the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its National Convention, originally scheduled for November 15–16 in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Justice Peter Lifu issued the fresh order on Tuesday, following an application brought by former Jigawa state governor Sule Lamido, who challenged the party for denying him the opportunity to purchase the Chairmanship nomination form.

The court also barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from supervising, monitoring, or recognising the outcome of the convention, where national officers were expected to be elected.

Justice Lifu noted that the PDP failed to comply with the required legal conditions for conducting its convention, including publishing the timetable for members’ awareness. He emphasized that due process must be strictly followed, warning that ignoring constitutional provisions would endanger democracy.

Court Gives PDP Green Light To Hold National Convention

“The balance of convenience tilts in favour of Lamido, who would suffer more if unlawfully excluded from participating in the convention,” the judge said.

The court’s order prevents the PDP from holding the convention in Ibadan or any other location and instructs INEC not to engage with or recognize any outcome from the planned event.