Jonathan's 2027 presidential bid suffers setback as court dismisses suit seeking recognition for Turaki-led PDP
A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at forcing INEC to recognize a specific faction of the PDP led by Kabiru Turaki. This ruling creates uncertainty for the faction's political decisions, including the nomination of Goodluck Jonathan for the 2027 presidential election.
Why it matters
The ruling significantly impacts the internal power dynamics of Nigeria's opposition party and the viability of future presidential candidacies.
The federal high court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Kabiru Turaki-led interim national working committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Salim Ibrahim, the presiding judge, dismissed the suit filed by the Adolphus Wabara-led board of trustees (BoT) of the PDP faction.
The ruling also casts doubt on the political future decisions taken by the Turaki-led faction, including its nomination of former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
In May, the Turaki-led PDP faction announced Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election after his candidacy was ratified at a special national convention held at the party’s office in Area 10, Garki district, Abuja.
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