The Federal High Court in Abuja has once again restrained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its proposed national convention.

Justice Peter Lifu issued the order on Tuesday after considering a fresh application by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido. The judge ruled that the convention must remain suspended until the court delivers judgment on the main case.

In addition, Justice Lifu directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to take part in or recognise any outcome from the convention until the dispute is fully resolved.

The PDP had earlier fixed November 15 and 16 for the event in Ibadan, Oyo State. However, the court’s decision has now thrown the party’s plans into uncertainty.

Justice Lifu stated that Lamido’s request was valid and deserved approval in the interest of justice. He warned that allowing the party to proceed with the convention could cause irreparable damage to Lamido’s rights as a PDP member.

In his suit, Lamido accused the party of breaching its constitution by scheduling the convention without proper notice and due process. He further claimed that the move would deny him a fair opportunity to contest for the position of national chairman.

This ruling comes just days after Justice James Omotosho, on October 31, issued a similar order stopping the PDP from organizing the same convention. The repeated injunctions highlight the deepening leadership crisis within the opposition party, which continues to hamper its reorganisation ahead of the 2027 elections.

The case has been adjourned for further hearing later today.