Court clears Peoples Democratic Party to hold national convention in Oyo state
The Oyo State High Court has granted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) approval to proceed with its elective national convention scheduled for November 15–16, 2025, in Ibadan, the state capital.
Penpushing reports that Justice A. L. Akintola delivering ruling issued an interim order permitting the party to continue its convention plans without obstruction, and also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to attend and monitor the exercise.
The court held that the claimant presented a compelling case that warranted immediate judicial intervention and subsequently adjourned the hearing of the substantive motion for an interlocutory injunction till November 10, 2025.
Penpushing further reports that the interim order, issued on November 3, 2025, was sealed by the Oyo State High Court and endorsed by its Principal Registrar, S. O. Hammed.
The decision came after an ex-parte motion filed by Folahan Adelabi against the party, its Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum; Governor Umaru Fintiri, who heads the National Convention Organising Committee; and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Penpushing also reports that it would be recalled that Adelabi had approached the court to stop any attempt by the defendants to alter or disrupt the timetable, guidelines, or schedule for the planned convention
The judge ruled that the motion ex-parte has merit and succeeds as prayed, and granted temporary reliefs that safeguard the party’s schedule and direct all parties to allow the convention to proceed as planned.
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