Court Schedules July 7 Hearing for PDP Leadership Suit

The Federal High Court in Abuja has set July 7 for a hearing concerning a suit filed by Adolphu Wabara, the former Senate President, and other members of the Board of Trustees of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The suit, led by Wabara, seeks to compel INEC to recognize the leadership of Kabir Turaki and his interim National Working Committee (NWC).

Justice Salim Ibrahim presided over the proceedings, allowing the PDP to file responses and serve processes ahead of the hearing. The court emphasized the time-sensitive nature of the case due to INEC's revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, which includes a deadline of July 17 for the submission of candidates' names.

The plaintiffs, represented by Chief Gordi Uch, SAN, include notable figures such as former Niger State Governor Muazu Babangida Aliyu and former ministers Maryam Ciroma and Zainab Maina. The court has instructed that all applications, including the substantive suit, be heard together on the adjourned date.