Supreme Court to Hear PDP Leadership Appeals on April 22

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has set a date for April 22, 2026, to hear two appeals filed by the faction of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki. These appeals stem from controversies surrounding the party's national convention held in Ibadan on November 15-16, 2025, which was previously nullified by a lower court.

A five-member panel of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Lawal Garba, approved the request from the Turaki group for an expedited hearing to reduce the time allowed for the party to file legal arguments, aiming for a swift resolution. The court directed that notice be served on the respondent, Moham Abdulrahman, who is not representing the court's lawyer for the Turaki faction.

Chri Uch, representing the Turaki faction, emphasized the urgency of the case, linking it to the timeline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Supreme Court ordered a response to be filed within five days, while a separate appeal involving Sule Lamido was also granted a speedy hearing.