Supreme Court to Hear PDP Leadership Appeal on April 22

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has scheduled a hearing for April 22 concerning an appeal related to the ongoing leadership crisis within the People's Democratic Party (PDP). This appeal arises from a March 9 judgment by the Court of Appeal, which upheld a previous ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja that nullified the PDP's national convention held in Ibadan in November 2021.

The lower court's decision was based on violations of statutory provisions, including the Electoral Act and the party's constitution. The appeal is led by Tanimu Turaki, the faction's national chairman, and includes notable figures such as Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed.

The Supreme Court has granted an accelerated hearing process, requiring the parties to file their briefs within strict timelines. The PDP is currently facing a significant factional battle, with the leadership structure in question, which has deepened uncertainty within the party.