BREAKING: Court Validates 2025 PDP Convention in Ibadan

BREAKING: Court Validates 2025 PDP Convention in Ibadan

Eagles Sight News has gathered that an Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has upheld the validity of the 2025 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention that was held in the Oyo State capital on November 15 and 16, 2025.

In a judgment delivered today, Justice Ladiran Akintola dismissed an application for joinder in the ongoing suit challenging the convention, ruling that the legal challenge lacked merit and affirming that the elective convention remains lawful.

This ruling follows weeks of legal and political controversy within the PDP, which saw conflicting judgments from different courts — including earlier rulings that nullified the convention and recognised a parallel caretaker committee — and sparked internal disputes within the party.

The High Court’s decision today effectively validates the outcomes of the Ibadan convention and provides legal backing to party officers elected during the exercise. The judgement is likely to have significant implications for the PDP’s internal leadership and positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Both supporters and critics of the national convention are expected to react to the ruling, with differing factions within the PDP already issuing statements in the past on the legal and political validity of the Ibadan exercise.

As the party navigates its internal crisis and prepares for future electoral contests, today’s development marks a pivotal moment in its ongoing legal battles and organisational restructuring.