Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on PDP, ADC Leadership Issues

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria reserved judgment regarding the leadership crises within the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This development raises fresh uncertainties for the opposition parties as they prepare for the 2027 general elections.

A five-member panel led by Justice Moham Garba heard arguments from the parties involved in separate appeals challenging lower court decisions, but no date has been set for the delivery of the judgment. This situation comes as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the submission of party membership registers for May 10, with primaries set between April 23 and May 30, 2026, and presidential elections on February 6, 2027.

The PDP is currently embroiled in multiple litigations, which have significantly disrupted its ability to organize congresses and primaries, leaving many aspirants in limbo. The internal crisis involves factions led by Tanimu Turaki and Abdulrahman Moham, with disputes over party leadership and convention validity, further complicating the party's political future.