The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party has taken another turn as the faction led by Tanimu Turaki moved its legal battle to the Supreme Court. This followed a ruling by the Court of Appeal that invalidated the party’s 2025 national convention, which produced the current leadership of the faction.
The decision to challenge the judgment was approved during a National Executive Committee meeting of the faction held in Abuja. Party leaders at the meeting reviewed earlier decisions taken by the National Working Committee and the Board of Trustees and gave their support for the appeal process.
Despite the ongoing legal steps, the faction said efforts to resolve the internal dispute are still ongoing. Party officials noted that discussions aimed at ending the division within the party have resumed, with signs of reduced tension between the opposing sides.
The leadership also made it clear that the court action would not stop reconciliation, as both processes can continue at the same time. It stated that the legal move is necessary to secure the party’s position while talks progress.
The dispute dates back to the 2025 national convention held in Ibadan, where Turaki and other officials were elected. Another group within the party, linked to Nyesom Wike, rejected the outcome and set up a separate caretaker committee to manage party affairs.
The Court of Appeal later ruled that the convention did not follow legal requirements and set aside the leadership that emerged from it. This judgment created further division within the party, leading both sides to take different steps to assert control.
While both factions had earlier shown interest in settling the crisis, disagreements over leadership and party structure have slowed down progress. However, recent developments suggest that talks have resumed, even as the legal battle continues.
Party leaders expressed hope that the PDP will remain active in future elections, including the 2027 polls. They also assured members that efforts are ongoing to keep the party united and ready for upcoming political activities.
The situation remains unresolved as both legal proceedings and reconciliation discussions move forward at the same time.