The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to grant an interim order sought by former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, to stop the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its planned national convention.
Lamido, represented by his counsel, Jeph Njikonye (SAN), had filed an ex parte motion asking the court to restrain the PDP from proceeding with the convention pending the hearing and determination of a motion on notice.
Delivering his ruling on Friday, Justice Peter Lifu rejected the application and directed the PDP and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), listed as first and second defendants in the suit, to appear and show cause why Lamido’s request should be considered.
The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2299/2025, was filed by Lamido as the sole plaintiff.
