Supreme Court Rules Against Turaki-Led PDP Faction

The Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered a split decision on Thursday, nullifying the convention held by the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15-16, 2025. The court, through Justice Stephen Adah, ruled that the appeal filed by the Turaki faction lacked merit, as it violated a subsisting order from the Federal High Court that restrained the faction from proceeding with the planned convention.

The apex court's decision affirmed an earlier judgment that stated the conduct of the convention violated a valid judicial pronouncement. The ruling highlighted ongoing legal disputes within the PDP, particularly regarding unresolved issues surrounding state congresses and alleged breaches of the party's constitution.

The Supreme Court's verdict effectively voids the convention and settles the legal disputes regarding the legitimacy of the faction's leadership, which is expected to influence the party's internal arrangements as it prepares for the 2027 general elections.