A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from proceeding with its planned national convention scheduled to take place in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, next month.

Justice James Omotosho issued the interim order following a suit filed by three PDP officials, Austine Nwachukwu (Imo State Chairman), Amah Abraham Nnanna (Abia State Chairman), and Turnah George (South South Secretary).

The plaintiffs argued that the PDP failed to conduct congresses in 14 states as required by its constitution, the 1999 Constitution, and the Electoral Act, thereby rendering the planned convention invalid.

Joined as defendants in the suit are the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the PDP, National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, National Organising Secretary Umar Bature, the National Working Committee, and the National Executive Committee.

The court’s ruling temporarily halts preparations for the convention, which was expected to address key leadership and structural issues within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.