Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has escalated internal tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by formally filing legal action aimed at stopping the party’s national convention scheduled for 15–16 November 2025 in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Lamido’s Claim
Lamido says he was unfairly prevented from obtaining nomination and expression‑of‑interest forms for the national chairman position of his party — a step he considers a breach of internal party democracy.
He has therefore approached the courts seeking:
* A declaration that the sales of forms and underpinning convention processes are invalid unless he is permitted to participate.
* An injunction restraining the PDP from proceeding with its convention unless the nomination process is revisited and made accessible.
Party Response
Party officials have yet to publicly comment on Lamido’s suit.
However, senior voices within the PDP have warned that resorting to the courts may lead to internal sanctions.
Lamido’s legal move comes amid a broader legal challenge already facing the PDP’s planned convention.
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A separate suit before the Federal High Court, Abuja, brought by three aggrieved party members, seeks to nullify the convention over alleged invalid state congresses.
Implications
* If Lamido’s action proceeds and is successful, the PDP could be forced to postpone or restructure its upcoming convention.
* The move underscores mounting dissent within the party’s ranking, particularly from individuals who feel excluded from consensus‑driven processes.
* The timing adds pressure on the PDP’s national leadership to ensure procedural fairness or face reputational and legal risks ahead of the 2027 general elections.
What to Watch
* Whether Lamido’s suit will be joined with the earlier case, consolidating legal challenges against the convention.
* The PDP’s internal response: Will the party accommodate Lamido’s claim, or will the matter head into protracted litigation?
* Potential impact on the convention date and the legitimacy of any outcome if the courts intervene.
