The Kebbi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has declared that it will boycott the party’s national convention scheduled to hold on Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The chapter said its decision was driven by the candidacy of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, who is contesting for the position of national chairman.
Kebbi PDP Publicity Secretary, Sani Dododo, said the state chapter does not recognise Turaki as a legitimate member of the party, recalling that he was suspended by his Nasarawa 1 Ward in April 2023 for alleged gross misconduct, anti-party activities and non-payment of membership dues.
His suspension affected seven others, including former governorship candidate, Gen. Bello S. Yaki (retd.).
In a petition dated October 25, 2025, and addressed to the chairman of the screening committee for the convention, the Kebbi PDP formally rejected Turaki’s nomination. The petition was signed by the state chairman, Usman Bello Suru, and secretary, Abubakar Bawa Kalgo, along with members of both the working and non-working committees.
The chapter further warned that any individual attending the convention as a delegate from Kebbi would be doing so without its authorisation, adding that all recognised delegates from the state would stay away in protest.
Despite the boycott, preparations for the national convention have continued, and the event is expected to go ahead as planned.
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