Turaki rejects court ruling as Wike’s group hails PDP convention annulment
Tanimu Turaki has rejected a Federal High Court decision that voided the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) national convention and recognised a caretaker committee supported by Nyesom Wike. The court’s ruling has deepened the leadership tussle within the PDP, with both Turaki’s and Wike’s factions claiming legitimacy. Turaki insists the party’s leadership remains intact and has filed an appeal, while the Wike-aligned camp celebrates the judgment as a win for due process. Both groups urge party members to remain calm and united as the legal battle continues.
What we know
- The Federal High Court invalidated the PDP National Convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15, 2025, and recognised a caretaker committee led by Mohammed Abdulrahman and Samuel Anyanwu.
- Tanimu Turaki and his National Working Committee have appealed the ruling and filed a Motion for Stay of Execution.
- The Wike-backed caretaker committee was constituted on December 8 with a 60-day mandate, while the governors’ faction had overseen a transition from Umar Damagum to Turaki before Damagum’s tenure ended on December 9.
- Both factions are seeking recognition from the Independent National Electoral Commission, which has not recognised either group.
- The caretaker committee, through Jungude Mohammed, called the court decision a victory for the rule of law and urged all members to embrace unity and reconciliation.
