A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State on November 15, 2025, dealing a major blow to the opposition party and further deepening its internal leadership crisis.
The court, in a ruling held that the Ibadan convention violated the party’s constitution and electoral guidelines, particularly over the exclusion of some eligible aspirants and failure to comply with due process.
The judgment followed a suit filed by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, who challenged the conduct of the convention, arguing that he was unlawfully denied the opportunity to participate in the contest for the position of National Chairman.
The court also restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of the Ibadan convention, effectively rendering all decisions and elections conducted at the event invalid.
Political analysts say the ruling is a significant setback for the PDP, as it worsens factional divisions within the party and raises fresh concerns over its readiness for future elections.