The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a final order stopping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from going ahead with its 2025 National Convention. The decision, reported by Mediaplusng.com, follows a suit filed by former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido.
Justice Peter Lifu, who delivered the ruling, holds that the PDP must suspend the convention until it fully complies with its constitution and internal guidelines. According to Mediaplusng.com, the judge says the party cannot proceed with the planned convention in Ibadan, scheduled for November 15 and 16, without meeting these requirements.
Justice Lifu orders the PDP to allow Sule Lamido to purchase a nomination form for the position of National Chairman before any convention can take place. He rules that the party is “under strict obligation” to follow its own rules and give every qualified member a fair chance to contest for leadership positions.
The court also prohibits the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from supervising or monitoring the event until Lamido is included in the process. Justice Lifu states that denying the former governor access to the nomination form goes against the principles of fairness and internal democracy within the party.
With this ruling, the PDP must resolve the issues raised in court before it can set a new date for its national convention. The judgment has now thrown the party’s leadership timetable into uncertainty as the 2025 convention remains on hold.
