A federal high court in Abuja dismisses a case seeking to force the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize the Kabiru Turaki-led interim national working committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to reports, the suit was filed by the Adolphus Wabara-led board of trustees (BoT) faction. The court, presided over by Justice Salim Ibrahim, rules against the request for INEC recognition and thereby affects the status of the Turaki-led faction’s leadership. The dismissal is reported alongside references to how the party’s internal leadership dispute may influence political plans for the 2027 presidential election, including claims that it is a setback for Jonathan’s bid. While outlets link the court’s action to Jonathan’s 2027 candidacy, both accounts center on the same judicial outcome: the court throws out the suit intended to compel INEC recognition of the Turaki-led interim NWC. The decisions described do not state any INEC action following the ruling, nor do they detail whether other legal challenges or appeals are immediately filed.