A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has once again issued an order preventing Nigeria's main opposition party, the People's Democratic Party (PDP), from conducting its planned National Convention.
Court Order Details and Timing
Justice Peter Lifu delivered the ruling on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, marking the second time the court has intervened to stop the convention. The event was scheduled to take place in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, between November 15 and 16, 2025.
The court's injunction extends beyond just the party itself. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been explicitly barred from supervising, monitoring, or giving any form of recognition to the outcomes of the convention. This is significant as the convention was intended for the election of new national officers for the party.
Origin of the Legal Challenge
This fresh court order was granted following an application filed by Alhaji Sule Lamido, a former governor of Jigawa State and a prominent member of the PDP. The legal action highlights the ongoing internal disputes within the party that have now found their way into the judicial system.
The repeated court interventions create substantial uncertainty for the PDP's internal electoral processes and its preparations for future political contests. With the convention just days away, this development throws the party's schedule into disarray and raises questions about its ability to resolve internal conflicts amicably.
