Court Rejects Kingsley's Challenge Against PRP and Duke

On September 30, 2026, the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a suit filed by Engr. Yakubu Muhammad Kingsley against the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), its presidential candidate Donald Duke, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The court upheld the preliminary objection from the PRP and Duke, stating that Kingsley initiated the suit beyond the time limits set by the Constitution.

The court addressed the substantive issues raised by Kingsley, ruling in favor of the respondents. It determined that the question of Duke's membership in the PRP was an internal party matter, thus outside the court's jurisdiction.

Furthermore, Kingsley failed to present the party guidelines he claimed were violated during the screening process. Regarding allegations of over-voting in the PRP primary elections in Bauchi, Gombe, and Kwara states, the court found that Kingsley did not provide necessary documentation, such as the party's membership register and election results, to support his claims.

Consequently, the court dismissed the suit entirely.