A House of Representatives hopeful of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency, David Ayuba Dumwe has dragged the Federal High Court Lafia to contest the alleged emergence of Beauty Sudar Aliyu as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 general elections.
In suit FHC/LF/CS/9/2026, Dumwe is seeking judicial intervention over what he described as an unlawful declaration of a candidate without due consultation and compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act.
The second and third defendants are the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Beauty Sudar Aliyu respectively.
The plaintiff, in court documents, says the PDP declared Aliyu as its consensus candidate without his consent as an aspirant, and without conducting a valid primary election for the constituency.
Dumwe contended that the action was purportedly in contravention of the established democratic procedures and the relevant provisions concerning the nomination of candidates for elective offices.
The aspirant is therefore asking the court to decide on the legality of the alleged consensus arrangement and the party’s nomination process for the federal constituency seat.
He added that all aspirants who are seeking elective positions under a political party are entitled to a transparent and lawful process as stipulated by the Electoral Act and the party’s constitution.
The suit is coming at a time of heightened political activities and consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections, as parties across the country conclude processes for selection of candidates.
The Federal High Court in Lafia has adjourned hearing of the matter until June 16, 2026.
