The internal strife within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated, with loyalists of Minister Nyesom Wike seeking a legal path to invalidate the recent national convention held on November 15-16 in Ibadan. They have approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, contending that the convention was conducted unlawfully, thereby requesting the court to prevent the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing any outcomes from the event.
In their lawsuit, they argue that the convention disregarded pivotal court rulings that should have guided the party’s actions. Specifically, they cite multiple Federal High Court decisions that they believe rendered the statutory 21-day notice for the convention invalid, including rulings from cases involving Austine Nwachukwu and Sule Lamido.
The plaintiffs claim that the convention led to the election of new national officers and the controversial suspension and expulsion of members aligned with Wike. Tensions have reportedly surged at the party’s national secretariat, with allegations of attempts by rival factions to seize control of party buildings.
In addition to challenging the legitimacy of the Ibadan convention, the plaintiffs seek to affirm the obligation of INEC and security agencies to enforce previous court rulings, as well as restoring access to party offices that have been shut off.
The court case, marked as FHC/ABJ/CS/2501/2025, is yet to be assigned to a judge, leaving the outcome uncertain amidst the ongoing power struggle within the PDP.
