The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 11, 2025, for ruling on an application filed by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, seeking to restrain the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its National Convention.

Justice Peter Lifu announced the date after lawyers representing the parties adopted their affidavits and arguments during Thursday’s proceedings.

Lamido, through his counsel Jeph Njikonye (SAN), had filed a motion on October 31, asking the court to issue an interim order restraining the PDP from conducting its national convention. He argued that if the convention proceeded, it would violate the party’s constitution and deny him the opportunity to contest for the position of National Chairman, a role he claimed he is eminently qualified to hold.

Justice Lifu, however, declined to grant the ex parte motion, instead directing the PDP and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) — listed as the first and second defendants — to appear before the court and show cause why the restraining order should not be granted.

At the resumed hearing, Njikonye reminded the court of its earlier directive, while Omokayode Dada (SAN), representing the PDP, and Adamu Bello, for INEC, confirmed that they had filed and served their affidavits to show cause.

Joseph Daudu (SAN) also appeared on behalf of parties seeking to be joined in the suit. Those seeking joinder include:

• Hon. Austine Nwachukwu, Chairman of the PDP in Imo State
• Hon. Amah Abraham Nnanna, Chairman of the PDP in Abia State
• Hon. Turnah George, Secretary of the PDP, South-South Geo-Political Zone

Justice Lifu, after hearing arguments from all sides, adjourned the matter until November 11 for ruling.