Supreme Court Sets April 22 for PDP Leadership Hearing

The Supreme Court has fixed **April 22, 2026**, to hear the appeals regarding the protracted leadership crisis within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The case, brought forward by a faction led by former Minister Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, challenges a Court of Appeal judgment that upheld the suspension of the party’s national convention outcomes.

A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, granted an application for an accelerated hearing on Tuesday. The court has ordered a shortened timeline for all filings, directing respondents to submit their briefs within five days. This legal battle has effectively split the main opposition party, with various factions vying for control of the party’s structure ahead of the next electoral cycle.

The PDP’s internal strife has had significant implications for Nigerian politics, as the lack of a unified opposition has been criticized by civil society groups. The Supreme Court's eventual ruling is expected to be final, potentially ending years of litigation and determining the party's leadership direction for the 2027 elections.

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