The Court of Appeal dismisses the Turaki-led faction’s appeal, upholding the halt of the Ibadan National Convention and awarding N2 million costs against them
The Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of the Federal High Court, effectively stopping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention and dismissing the appeal filed by the Taminu Turaki-led faction.
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The Turaki-led National Working Committee, which claims leadership of the opposition party following the Ibadan convention in November 2022, was ordered to pay N2 million in court costs.
The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal had fixed Monday for judgment on the consolidated appeals arising from the Ibadan National Convention, held on November 15 and 16, 2022.
The ruling confirms the Federal High Court’s earlier position, reinforcing the ongoing judicial resolution of leadership disputes within the PDP.
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The development is expected to shape the party’s preparations for the 2027 general elections, as internal disputes continue to influence strategic decisions within the opposition.
