The Court of Appeal's Abuja Division is preparing to make significant strides in settling the ongoing leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Scheduled for Thursday, the court will adopt the harmonised briefs from the parties engaged in the dispute. This development comes in light of a recent court session, attended by various party leaders, including the national chairman Tanimu Turaki and several governors who back his faction.

The faction led by Tanimu Turaki is striving for legitimacy after the Federal High Court in Ibadan ruled to nullify the November 2025 convention that had installed the Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC). The harmonisation of the appeals is perceived as a pivotal move potentially leading to a conclusive judgment regarding the internal divisions that have fragmented the PDP, exacerbated by the fallout from the 2023 general elections. This ruling may not only impact party dynamics but also reshape the political landscape in Nigeria, given the PDP's historical significance as a former ruling party.

As the court prepares to hear these harmonised briefs, the outcome will be crucial for the PDP's future and could either help restore unity within the party or further entrench divisions. The resolution of this internal dispute is essential not only for the PDP’s stability moving forward but also for its strategic positioning in upcoming elections, amid challenges from rival parties and a changing political environment in Nigeria.