Court to hear suit challenging ex-Gov. Donald Duke’s presidential candidacy (opens original article in a new tab)

A court in Abuja will hear a challenge to former Governor Donald Duke's presidential candidacy for the Peoples Redemption Party, with the plaintiff alleging irregularities in the primary election process.

• The Federal High Court in Abuja will hear a lawsuit challenging Donald Duke's eligibility as PRP's presidential candidate.
• The plaintiff claims Duke was not a registered PRP member on May 4, 2026, and alleges over-voting in several states during the primary election.
• The suit seeks to invalidate the primary results and declare the plaintiff as PRP's official candidate.