The lawsuit (FHC/ABJ/CS/2501/2025) challenges the legitimacy of the PDP’s National Convention held in Ibadan on November 15–16, 2025. It was initiated by Mohammed Abdulrahman (Acting National Chairman) and Senator Samuel Anyanwu (National Secretary), both aligned with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. The defendants include officials elected at the Ibadan convention, as well as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Inspector General of Police, the FCT Police Commissioner, and the State Security Service (SSS).
The plaintiffs seek multiple court orders, including:
- An injunction to stop the Ibadan-elected officials from representing themselves as PDP leaders.
- A directive barring INEC from recognizing them as party representatives.
- Protection against the alleged "invasion" of the PDP’s national headquarters (Wadata Plaza, Abuja).
- Security provisions for the plaintiffs at PDP offices in Abuja.
During Friday’s hearing, Chief Chris Uche (SAN), representing the Turaki faction, pushed for an indefinite adjournment, arguing the appeal stripped the trial court of jurisdiction. In contrast, Dr. Onyechi Ikpeazu (SAN), counsel for the Wike-aligned bloc, opposed the delay, noting the absence of any appellate court order halting proceedings and labeling the appeal as interlocutory.
The Wike faction’s spokesperson, Haruna Jangudu, criticized the defendants for repeatedly accusing judges of bias, calling it a tactic to stall the case. Separately, the court dismissed a motion by the Turaki faction seeking access to the PDP secretariat, ruling that the matter had already been fully argued by both sides.
The Turaki group had also requested Justice Abdulmalik’s recusal, alleging bias in her earlier rulings, but the judge maintained her position, stating the appeal necessitated a pause in proceedings.
