The Federal High Court in Abuja has once again stopped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from going ahead with its National Convention earlier scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16
The court also barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from supervising, monitoring, or recognising the outcome of the convention, where new national officers were expected to be elected.
Justice Peter Lifu issued the latest order on Tuesday while ruling on an application filed by former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido.
Lamido had approached the court, alleging that the party denied him the opportunity to purchase the chairmanship nomination form, effectively excluding him from participating in the convention.
Justice Lifu held that the PDP failed to comply with the necessary legal requirements for conducting such a convention, including the mandatory publication of the timetable for members’ awareness.
He added that the balance of convenience favoured Lamido, noting that the former governor would suffer greater harm if unlawfully excluded from the process.
The judge stressed that adherence to due process is a constitutional requirement, warning that any deviation poses a serious threat to democracy.
Quoting Section 6 of the 1999 Constitution, Justice Lifu reminded that courts must never abandon their duty to deliver justice without fear or favour, cautioning that lawlessness would prevail if the judiciary fails in its constitutional role.
In his final ruling, the judge ordered the PDP to suspend the planned convention and prohibited INEC from recognising or taking part in any such gathering organised by the party at any date or location.
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