PDP legal dispute deepens as lawyers clash in court over representation in suit against INEC

Businessday | 20-06-2026 05:55am |

Proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja were marked by heightened tensions on Friday as two Senior Advocates of Nigeria engaged in a heated dispute over legal representation in a suit filed by the People's Democratic Party (PDP) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The clash arose as each lawyer asserted their right to represent the party in the ongoing legal matter, leading to a complex situation that further complicated the court's proceedings. The case, which centers on issues related to the electoral process, has drawn significant attention and scrutiny from various stakeholders. The court has yet to resolve the matter of representation, leaving the outcome of the suit uncertain.

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