The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Taminu Turaki that he and his allies are prepared for a legal showdown at the Supreme Court of Nigeria if they choose to challenge Monday’s court ruling.
Wike issued the warning after his faction recorded a sweeping victory in nine appeals filed by the Turaki-led group at the Court of Appeal Abuja.
The appellate court on Monday dismissed the appeal filed by the Turaki faction, which is reportedly backed by Seyi Makinde.
The court also upheld an earlier judgment by the Federal High Court Abuja delivered on October 31, 2025, which restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising the outcome of the PDP’s 2025 National Convention.
Reacting to the verdict, Wike said the judgment should serve as an opportunity for reconciliation within the party but warned that further legal action could deepen the crisis.
“Today’s judgment is an opportunity for the PDP to reconcile, but if they decide to go to the Supreme Court, it won’t augur well for the party,” he said.
“If they insist on going to the Supreme Court, we’ll be ready for them. We won all nine appeals against them today in court, and each comes with a ₦2 million cost, totalling ₦18 million against them.”
