Supreme Court Nullifies PDP South West Congress Held in Ibadan
The Supreme Court has nullified the South West zonal congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Oyo State, dealing a major blow to the party’s leadership structure in the region.
In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, the apex court voided the congress that produced the party’s South West zonal executives, citing irregularities in the process and affirming the need for strict compliance with internal party procedures and constitutional provisions.
The ruling effectively overturns the legitimacy of the zonal leadership that emerged from the Ibadan congress and is expected to trigger fresh political realignments within the PDP across the South West.
The legal dispute over the congress had deepened internal tensions within the opposition party, with factions contesting the legitimacy of the process and the authority of those elected at the gathering.
Political observers say the verdict could significantly reshape the balance of power within the PDP in the South West, especially as the party begins early positioning ahead of future electoral contests.
The judgment is also expected to reopen internal consultations among party stakeholders as efforts intensify to stabilise the PDP’s structure in the zone and prevent further factional cracks.
Sources: Daily Post, TheCable, Vanguard, Punch.