The Supreme Court of Nigeria has granted an application for accelerated hearing in an appeal filed by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki.
In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, the apex court directed all respondents in the matter to file and exchange their briefs within five days, underscoring the urgency of the case. The court subsequently fixed April 22, 2026, for the hearing of the appeal.
The decision followed arguments over the timeline for filing processes. While a rival bloc associated with Nyesom Wike and Bola Ahmed Tinubu had initially sought 20 days, deliberations among parties later produced a consensus for 10 days.
However, the Supreme Court, in a move seen as prioritizing expeditious resolution, reduced the period to five days, signaling its determination to ensure swift adjudication of the dispute.
The appeal is expected to address critical issues surrounding the party’s internal leadership crisis, with broader implications for Nigeria’s political landscape.
Further details are expected as proceedings continue.