IBADAN: The Court of Appeal in Ibadan has adjourned indefinitely an appeal arising from the leadership dispute within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the November 15 and 16, 2025 national convention held in Ibadan.
The convention produced Alhaji Tanimu Turaki as National Chairman, while another faction of the party is led by Alhaji Mohammed AbdulRahman.
The AbdulRahman-led faction had earlier obtained a Federal High Court judgment invalidating the convention outcome, while a separate suit filed by the Turaki faction in the Oyo State High Court ruled the convention complied with the PDP constitution and Electoral Act.
Both factions filed appeals at the Court of Appeal in Ibadan.
The three-member panel, led by Justice Biobele Georgewill, asked the parties to report progress on an amicable settlement.
Counsel to both factions confirmed ongoing discussions, while INEC’s representative, Mrs F. Ajiboye, urged the parties to settle matters amicably.
Justice Georgewill adjourned the case indefinitely, warning that INEC’s election timetable will not wait and urging the lawyers to guide their clients on the settlement process.
He directed the parties to notify the court once an agreement is reached to assign a hearing date if necessary.
