The Supreme Court of Nigeria has scheduled April 22, 2026, for the hearing of appeals arising from the protracted leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), signaling a decisive step toward resolving the internal dispute within the opposition party.
The date was fixed on Tuesday by a five-member panel of the apex court led by Justice Mohammed Garba, following the granting of an application for accelerated hearing. The approval underscores the urgency attached to the matter, given its implications for the party’s stability and national political landscape.
The appeals before the court were filed by a faction of the PDP led by former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki. The group is challenging judgments delivered by the Court of Appeal on March 9, which addressed contentious issues surrounding the party’s leadership structure.
Tuesday’s proceedings attracted the presence of key political stakeholders within the PDP. Among those in attendance was the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, alongside Turaki and several other prominent figures in the party, highlighting the high stakes involved in the legal battle.
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The outcome of the Supreme Court hearing is widely expected to have far-reaching consequences for the PDP, as it seeks to navigate internal divisions and reposition itself ahead of future political contests.
Further details are expected as the case progresses.
