Turaki-Led PDP Faction to Appeal Ibadan Court Ruling on Mandamus

The Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced plans to appeal a judgment delivered on Friday by the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, following the court’s refusal to grant an order of mandamus sought by the faction.

The court held that granting the application would amount to “sitting on appeal” over judgments of courts of coordinate jurisdiction, a position the faction said it had anticipated. Despite the ruling, the faction maintained that the judgment does not weaken its legal standing or legitimacy.

In a statement posted on Friday on X by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the Turaki-led faction confirmed that it has directed its legal team to immediately file a notice of appeal and pursue all available legal remedies.

According to the statement, the faction led by former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Turaki, which emerged from the Ibadan Convention, remains “legally intact and unshaken” despite the court’s decision. The party expressed confidence that the appellate courts will ultimately rule in its favour.

The statement urged party members and supporters to remain calm, focused, and resolute, stressing that there is “absolutely no cause for alarm.” It also reaffirmed that the party’s rebirth movement is still firmly on course, regardless of the temporary legal setback.

The development is the latest in a series of legal and political disputes within the PDP, as rival factions continue to battle for leadership recognition and legitimacy. These internal disagreements have led to multiple court cases across the country, with each faction seeking judicial validation of its position.

As the matter heads to the appellate court, political observers note that the outcome could have significant implications for the future structure, leadership, and cohesion of the PDP ahead of upcoming political engagements.

Party members and stakeholders are expected to closely monitor the appeal process, which may play a decisive role in shaping the direction of the opposition party in the months ahead.