RismadarVoice Reporters, April 22, 2026
The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard appeals and cross-appeals arising from judgments of the Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, in the ongoing leadership dispute within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and reserved judgment to a later date.
The appeals stem from earlier rulings by Justices Omotosho and Lifu of the Federal High Court, which were subsequently upheld by the Court of Appeal. The appellate court had nullified the PDP convention held in Ibadan and affirmed the suspension of key party figures, including A.K. Ajibade, SAN, and Senator Samuel Anyanwu.
Dissatisfied with the decisions, the PDP approached the apex court, arguing that both the trial court and the Court of Appeal lacked jurisdiction over the matter, which it described as falling strictly within the internal affairs of the party.
In a cross-appeal, Senator Anyanwu and other respondents challenged aspects of the judgment, particularly the rulings affirming their suspension, urging the Supreme Court to set them aside.
At the hearing, counsel to all parties adopted their written briefs, after which the Supreme Court reserved judgment, with a date to be communicated to the parties.
Reacting to the proceedings, the PDP urged its members to remain steadfast and hopeful, expressing confidence that the apex court would deliver a judgment that upholds democratic principles.
“The Supreme Court has, at critical moments in our democratic journey, stood as the last hope of Nigeria and Nigerians,” the party said in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong.
The party also warned against developments that could undermine Nigeria’s multi-party democracy, stressing the need for judicial decisions that strengthen democratic institutions.
