A significant development has unfolded in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State led a delegation of party chieftains to the Federal High Court in Abuja. This move comes ahead of the highly anticipated judgment regarding the party’s planned national convention, where new national officers are expected to be elected.

The lawsuit, instituted by three PDP members – Austin Nwachukwu, Imo PDP chairman, Amah Nnanna, Abia PDP chairman, and Turnah George, South-South PDP Secretary – seeks to halt the convention. The PDP Governors had previously cautioned against attempts to derail the national convention, which is scheduled to take place in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15, 2025.

In a recent turn of events, the party announced the postponement of the screening of aspirants for the 2025 national convention, citing unforeseen issues. According to a statement by Umaru Fintiri, chairman of the convention committee and governor of Adamawa State, the National Convention Organising Committee, NCOC, has put the screening process on hold. The initial screening was slated for October 28, 2025, but a new date is yet to be determined.

The postponement has been attributed to unforeseen circumstances, with the NCOC expressing regret for any inconvenience caused. As the party navigates this challenging period, the forthcoming judgment on the lawsuit is likely to have significant implications for the PDP’s national convention and the election of new national officers.

The developments within the PDP come at a crucial time, with the party preparing for its national convention amidst internal dynamics and external scrutiny. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the party will address the current challenges and proceed with its plans for the convention. The judgment on the lawsuit and the subsequent decisions of the party’s leadership will be closely watched, as they will have a bearing on the PDP’s trajectory and its preparations for future elections.