Breaking: Court Schedules Trial Date For Embattled PDP Factional Chairman Kabiru Turaki

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has fixed June 18, 2026, for the commencement of the trial of a factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Justice Peter Kekemeke set the date on Thursday after dismissing an application filed by Turaki’s counsel, Abdulaziz Ibrahim (SAN).

Turaki is facing a one-count charge bordering on allegedly giving false information to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).

According to the prosecution, he submitted a petition dated October 5, 2022, on his official letterhead against one Saidu Mohammed Mainasara, allegedly with the intention of prompting the police to use their powers to harass or harm the complainant.

The prosecution further argued that the alleged offence contravenes Section 140 of the Penal Code Law, which criminalises knowingly providing false information to a public officer with intent to cause harm.

During proceedings, Turaki’s counsel urged the court to deliver an immediate ruling on a preliminary objection challenging the validity of the charge filed by the IGP.

He argued that the charge marked CR/647/2025 did not disclose a prima facie case and constituted an abuse of court process.

However, prosecuting counsel, Usman Rabiu, opposed the application and urged the court to dismiss it, insisting that the prosecution should be allowed to present its evidence.

Turaki’s lawyer further appealed for an expedited ruling, arguing that any delay would subject his client to unnecessary hardship, emotional stress, and prolonged trial proceedings.

The prosecution objected, citing Section 396(2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), which requires that rulings on preliminary objections be reserved until final judgment, leaving no discretion for immediate determination.

In his ruling, Justice Kekemeke upheld the prosecution’s argument, holding that the provision of the ACJA is mandatory and must be complied with. He stated that the defendant would not suffer any injustice by standing trial.

The court subsequently adjourned the case to June 18, 2026, for the commencement of trial, during which the prosecution is expected to call its first witness.