The Federal High Court in Abuja has once again stopped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its planned national convention.
Justice Peter Lifu issued the restraining order on Tuesday after hearing an application filed by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido. The judge ruled that the convention must not proceed until the substantive suit before the court is fully determined.
He also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to supervise or recognise any outcome from the convention, pending the conclusion of the case.
The PDP had scheduled the event for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Justice Lifu held that Lamido’s application had merit, noting that allowing the party to proceed could cause irreversible harm to his rights as a member of the PDP.
In his suit, Lamido argued that the party violated its constitution by fixing the convention without proper notice and procedures, claiming the move would deny him a fair opportunity to contest for the position of national chairman.
It would be recalled that Justice James Omotosho had earlier, on October 31, granted a similar order stopping the PDP from conducting the same convention.
The latest ruling further deepens the opposition party’s internal leadership crisis, threatening to derail its reorganisation efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The matter has been adjourned for hearing of the substantive case later today.
