PRP Aspirant Kingsley to Appeal Court Ruling on Duke's Candidacy

Dr. Yakubu Mohammed Kingsley, an aspirant for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), announced his intention to appeal a judgment from the Federal High Court that affirmed Mr. Donald Duke as the party's validly nominated candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The ruling, delivered by Justice Mohammed Umar on September 30, 2026, dismissed Kingsley's suit, which sought to invalidate Duke's candidacy, on the grounds that it was statute barred and filed in violation of Section 285(9) of the Constitution.

Kingsley expressed his surprise at the court's decision, particularly as it was delivered 32 days earlier than the previously scheduled date of November 2, 2026. He stated that he would instruct his legal team to review the judgment thoroughly and pursue an appeal to the Court of Appeal.

Kingsley emphasized his belief in the judicial process and called for calm among his supporters, assuring them that he would not engage in any actions outside the law.