The Court of Appeal Nigeria in Abuja is set to deliver judgment on appeals arising from the disputed national elective convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The convention took place in Ibadan on November 15 and 16, 2022, and its outcome has faced several legal challenges.
Nine Appeals Challenge PDP Convention
The court is expected to rule on nine consolidated appeals filed by different parties.
The appeals question the legality and validity of the PDP national elective convention held in Ibadan.
The case has attracted attention from several party leaders and stakeholders.
PDP Leaders Present in Court
Several PDP figures arrived at the court ahead of the judgment.
Among them were a group led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki and another faction led by Abdulrahman Mohammed.
The National Secretary of the Mohammed-led National Working Committee, Samuel Anyanwu, was also present at the court premises.
Observers noticed Anyanwu exchanging pleasantries with Turaki before proceedings began.
Judgment Expected to Clarify PDP Leadership Dispute
The decision of the Court of Appeal could determine the validity of the convention and settle parts of the leadership dispute within the party.
Party members and political observers are closely watching the ruling, as it may shape internal politics within the PDP ahead of future elections.
