The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national working committee (NWC), led by Kabiru Turaki, erupted in a protest the Police Force’s (NPF) reopened the party’s HQ in Abuja for the Wike faction
Recall that in November of 2025, the PDP national secretariat was shut by the authorities following to a leadership tussle that turned violent on the premises.
Meanwhile, the PDP faction loyal to FCT minister Nyesom Wike announced on Saturday that Abdulrahman Mohammed, the national chairman, has taken over the party’s national secretariat in Wuse, and the Legacy House in Maitama.
The spokesperson for the Mohammed-Wike faction, Jungudo Mohammed, warned that the party would not put up with any interference with PDP secretariat operations and characterised the police action as “adherence to the rule of law”.
“This action is a clear demonstration of respect for constitutional order and due process. All individuals and groups are advised to conduct themselves within the bounds of the law, as security agencies have been duly alerted to take necessary action against violators,” he said.
‘CONTEMPTUOUS ACTION’
He claimed that it allowed “agents of the federal government and APC apologists masquerading as PDP members” to take over the party’s headquarters.Ememobong argued that the police had challenged the court’s decision to unseal the PDP secretariat and that doing so may jeopardise the appellate court’s proceedings.
Ememobong further claimed that during the PDP leadership dispute, the police were being partisan.
Recall that in March, INEC recognised the faction backed by the Wike, following the national convention that produced Mohammed.
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