Supreme Court Sets Date On PDP Crisis Case
In Nigeria, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has fixed April 22 to hear appeals tied to the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party. The case stems from disputes over the party’s leadership and convention plans.
A five-member panel led by Mohammed Garba approved an accelerated hearing. The move signals urgency as tensions deepen.
The appeals were filed by a faction led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, challenging earlier rulings that blocked the party’s convention. The court shortened timelines for filings, giving respondents five days and appellants two days to reply.
This followed earlier decisions by the Court of Appeal. The rulings had upheld restrictions placed on the party.
The dispute began after Federal High Court judgments stopped the convention over alleged breaches of the Electoral Act and party rules.
The cases were brought by members including Sule Lamido. Key figures such as Seyi Makinde were present during proceedings. The crisis has drawn major stakeholders into the legal battle.
Tensions have grown with rival factions claiming control of party structures. A group linked to Nyesom Wike reportedly began work at the party secretariat in Abuja.
The opposing faction criticised the move as disrespecting ongoing cases. The Supreme Court ruling is now expected to shape the party’s immediate future.
