{"id":126094,"date":"2026-03-09T20:51:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=126094"},"modified":"2026-03-09T20:51:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:51:08","slug":"its-not-their-business-turaki-fumes-at-appeal-courts-ruling-on-pdp-convention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/its-not-their-business-turaki-fumes-at-appeal-courts-ruling-on-pdp-convention\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cIt\u2019s Not Their Business\u201d \u2014 Turaki Fumes at Appeal Court’s Ruling on PDP Convention\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Oscar Okhifo,<\/div>\n
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\u00a0PDP National Chairman Tanimu Turaki has fired back at the Court of Appeal, describing its ruling halting the Ibadan National Convention as an unwarranted intrusion into the party\u2019s internal affairs. He insisted that the judiciary \u201chave no business adjudicating internal PDP affairs,\u201d rejecting a decision widely seen as favouring the faction aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.<\/div>\n
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The three\u2011judge panel of the Appeal Court in Abuja delivered the ruling on Monday, dismissing Turaki\u2019s appeal and upholding the lower court\u2019s order that halted the November 15\u201316, 2025 convention in Ibadan, Oyo State.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0The judgment also restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing the convention\u2019s outcomes. Observers note that the ruling largely favours the Wike-aligned faction.<\/div>\n
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Reacting to the judgment, Turaki said, \u201cThe judges have no business meddling in PDP internal matters. This is an internal party affair, and the courts should not interfere.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Despite the setback, Turaki\u2019s faction has pledged to explore all legal options, including appealing to the Supreme Court.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0The faction insisted, \u201cOur leadership is lawful and legitimate. We urge all PDP members to remain calm and united despite this ruling.\u201d<\/div>\n
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The leadership tussle in the PDP reflects a deep divide between the Turaki-backed camp, supported by several state governors, and the Wike-aligned group, which initially challenged the Ibadan convention in court.<\/div>\n
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The Wike faction has welcomed the appellate court ruling, describing it as \u201ca vindication of our stance on the party\u2019s leadership crisis.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Political analysts warn that prolonged litigation and unresolved leadership disputes could weaken the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n