ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has secured a landmark legal victory that effectively ends months of internal leadership tussles. In a definitive ruling on Friday, February 27, 2026, the court affirmed the validity of the 2025 PDP Elective Convention, upholding the leadership of Dr. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki and the party’s current National Working Committee (NWC).
The judgment is being hailed as a “great victory” by party loyalists, signaling a shift from litigation to “strategic preparation” for the 2027 general elections.
A Shield Against Sabotage
The court’s decision settles the legitimacy of the Turaki-led executive, which had faced multiple challenges from splinter groups. Supporters of the NWC stated that the judgment “conclusively settles” any ambiguity regarding the party’s hierarchy.
- The Foundation: Loyalists argue the ruling proves the PDP remains a “law-abiding and democratic party” where “truth and justice” prevail over internal crisis.
- The Warning: The judgment is seen as a clear message that attempts to create “confusion or crisis” within the main opposition fabric will no longer find a foothold in the judiciary.
Mobilisation Resumes: “The Waiting is Over”
The ruling has immediately unlocked the party’s nationwide awareness and mobilisation programmes, which had been placed on hold pending the court’s outcome.
“In Sha Allah, our plans will continue without delay,” a high-ranking party source revealed. “The waiting period has actually worked in our favour; it helped us identify genuine and committed members—those we will move forward with, shoulder to shoulder.”
The Battle for 2027
This legal victory comes at a critical juncture for the PDP, which has seen its ranks thinned by high-profile exits. Just hours ago, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa officially defected to the APC, leaving the PDP with only three governors: Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), and Dauda Lawal (Zamfara).
Despite these losses, the Turaki-led NWC is positioning the party as the only viable “path of progress” to rescue Nigeria from what they term the “shadow regency” in Abuja. The PDP now faces a dual-front war: defending its remaining territory against a 30-governor APC supermajority and competing with a rising Amaechi-led ADC coalition in the South-South.
A Nation in Despair
The PDP’s call for unity is framed against a backdrop of national emergency. From the 10,000 bandits in Bauchi to the remand of Abubakar Malami in Kuje prison and the $347 million aid shortfall threatening millions with starvation, the party argues that a “strong and united” opposition is the only check left against total state collapse.
As Dr. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki prepares to lead the PDP into its next phase, the party’s message is singular: the legal hurdles are cleared, and the race to “return Nigeria to progress” in 2027 has officially begun.
