PDP Faction Turaki vs. Makinde: Court Nullifies Party Leaders, Legal Appeals Planned

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Kabiru Turaki encountered a setback as a court in Ibadan nullified the party's November 14 national convention. The court's ruling impacts the ongoing leadership tussle between the faction led by Turaki and that led by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.

The court clarified that granting a mandamus order would imply sitting on an appeal verdict, emphasizing that the court lacks jurisdiction over PDP faction decisions. The ruling recognizes the National Working Committee (NWC) pending a valid national convention.

The faction led by Abdulrahman and Senator Samuel Anyanwu, backed by the FCT Minister, is in contention with Turaki's faction. The PDP faction, through its National Public Secretary, Ememobong, confirmed plans to appeal the ruling to protect its position.

The crisis within the PDP has drawn comments from Nigerians, with some expressing views on the developments. The party's internal crisis began with the emergence of factions controlling Oyo State and the FCT Ministry.

INEC disclosed its stance on the crisis, indicating the potential impact on the 2023 general elections.