Supreme Court Voids PDP Ibadan Convention, Faults Disobedience of Court Orders

The Supreme Court has nullified the Ibadan convention organised by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Tanimu Turaki, SAN, which was held in Ibadan, Oyo State in November 2025.

In a split decision of three justices to two, the apex court ruled against the faction, condemning what it described as clear disobedience of subsisting court orders.

Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Stephen Adah faulted the Turaki-led group for proceeding with the convention despite a court directive that halted preparations until all interested candidates were given the opportunity to purchase nomination forms and participate in the process.

The court stressed that the Ibadan convention went ahead in defiance of judicial orders, describing the action as “condemnable” and unacceptable in a constitutional democracy.

The case stemmed from an appeal challenging a Court of Appeal decision which had affirmed that former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido was unlawfully excluded from the PDP chairmanship race.

The five-member panel expressed strong displeasure over the faction’s conduct, stating that disregard for court directives undermines the rule of law and the integrity of the judicial system.

The convention, held on November 15 and 16, 2025, had produced a factional leadership under Tanimu Turaki, SAN, a development now rendered void by the Supreme Court ruling.