Court nullifies PDP congress, affirms Lamido's exclusion injustice
Nigerian court overturns PDP congress, upholds exclusion of former governor Sule Lamido. Appeal court unanimously rules October 31 judgment nullifying congress was correct. Court rejects PDP's jurisdiction claims, confirms plaintiffs had legal right to challenge internal party matter. Jigawa PDP spokesperson welcomes ruling as victory for democracy, stating injustice to Lamido was clear. Party now prepares for new congress by month's end. Lamido's legal challenge exposed procedural flaws, court confirms fair hearing claim unsubstantiated. PDP expresses optimism about revival.