Appeal Court Blocks PDP Convention, Fines Turaki Faction

On Monday, the Appeal Court in Abuja delivered a significant ruling against the People's Democratic Party (PDP), blocking its planned national convention. The court upheld an earlier judgment from the Federal High Court that restrained the party from proceeding with the convention.

The ruling was in response to an appeal filed by a faction led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, which the court deemed lacked merit and failed to provide sufficient grounds to overturn the lower court's restraining order. The Appeal Court took a firm stance against the appeal, awarding costs of N2 million against the Turaki-led group, marking a notable financial setback for this faction.

This decision intensifies the ongoing leadership crisis within the PDP, leaving the party in a state of legal limbo regarding its convention plans. Further developments are expected as the situation unfolds.