Supreme court ruling favours makarfi sheriff to step down #

It seems like you're referring to a recent development in Nigerian politics!

Yes, you're correct. On July 5, 2017, the Supreme Court of Nigeria ruled in favor of Ahmed Makarfi, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and ordered Ali Modu Sheriff to step down as the party's national chairman.

The Supreme Court's ruling was a major victory for Makarfi, who had been recognized as the authentic chairman of the PDP by the party's National Convention in May 2016. Sheriff, on the other hand, had been recognized as the chairman by a faction of the party.

The court's decision was based on the argument that Sheriff's appointment as chairman was unlawful and unconstitutional, as it was made without the consent of the party's National Executive Committee (NEC).

With this ruling, Makarfi was recognized as the legitimate chairman of the PDP, and Sheriff was ordered to step down. The ruling has significant implications for the party's internal politics and its chances in the upcoming 2019 general elections.

It's worth noting that the Supreme Court's decision has been welcomed by many PDP members and supporters, who see it as a major boost for the party's unity and stability. However, the ruling has also been criticized by some who argue that it was a political decision rather than a judicial one.