The Supreme Court has voided the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which took place in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025.
In a landmark ruling delivered on Thursday, the apex court held that the convention was invalid and lacked legal standing.
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The event had produced a factional National Working Committee led by prominent lawyer Tanimu Turaki (SAN), which had since been operating as a rival leadership to the main organ of the party.
The judgment represents a significant setback for the Turaki-led faction, stripping it of any claim to legitimate authority within the PDP.
Legal analysts suggest the decision could also impact pending litigation surrounding the party’s leadership crisis.
The Supreme Court is yet to release the full details of its reasoning.
However, sources indicate the justices found fundamental flaws in the conduct of the Ibadan convention, including alleged violations of the PDP’s constitution and electoral guidelines.
Political observers expect the ruling to reshape internal dynamics within the main opposition party ahead of the next general election cycle.
Further implications for the party’s structure and future congresses are anticipated as reactions from both factions begin to emerge.