PDP Cannot Progress Without Supreme Court Ruling – Lawyer
Senior Advocate Oba Maduabuchi says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) cannot move forward until the Supreme Court settles its leadership crisis. Speaking on Arise Television Monday, Maduabuchi noted the Court of Appeal upheld the expulsion of the Pro-Wike faction, yet those expelled members were still elected to the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) at the recent national convention. He highlighted a contradiction in Justice James Omotoso’s Federal High Court ruling, which both affirmed the expulsion and validated the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led caretaker committee.
The PDP’s internal chaos dates back to the removal of former national chairman Iyorchia Ayu, followed by Umar Damagum’s tenure ending in December 2025. Mohammed Abdulrahman then emerged as caretaker chair without a clear process. The Damagum NWC had informed INEC of plans for a convention, received 21 days, held the meeting, and expelled members—all while the expelled faction remained in power post-convention. This legal muddle leaves the main opposition party paralyzed ahead of the 2027 elections.
With Nigeria’s political landscape hinging on a strong opposition, PDP’s unresolved leadership could weaken democratic accountability. The Supreme Court’s intervention is now the only path to clarity. For voters and party members alike, the upcoming ruling will determine whether PDP can present a united front or splinter further. Will a Supreme Court decision unify the party or deepen its fractures, and what does that mean for your vote in 2027?