The internal crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn as former Jigawa State Governor and founding party member, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has dragged the party to court. Lamido is asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to stop the PDP’s national convention scheduled for November 15–16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. The convention is expected to elect new national officers for the party.

Lamido claims he was denied a fair chance to contest for the position of national chairman. According to him, he was not given access to the nomination form, which he believes is a violation of the party’s constitution and internal guidelines. He argues that every eligible member should have equal opportunity to participate in the election process.

In his suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CD/2229/2025 and filed through his lawyer, Jephthah Chikodi Njikonye (SAN), Lamido also requested the court to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from monitoring or backing the convention. He insists that holding the convention without giving him a chance to contest would make the process unfair and unlawful.

Lamido further alleges that the party leadership did not follow proper procedures in preparing for the convention. He said the PDP leadership has sidelined certain members and ignored internal rules that should guide the process. He is therefore seeking an order compelling the party to provide him the nomination form so he can take part in the election.

This legal move adds more tension to the PDP’s internal battles, raising concerns about unity and stability ahead of important political decisions. With the court involved, the party may face delays or major changes in its leadership plans if the court rules in Lamido’s favour.