Tension In Abuja! Protesters Storm, Demolish SDP Gate Amid NWC Meeting Sh*ck

The internal crisis rocking the Social Democratic Party (SDP) escalated on Monday when angry protesters pulled down the main gate of the party’s National Secretariat in Wuse 2, Abuja. The demonstration coincided with a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) at the headquarters.

The protest, which disrupted party activities, comes amid growing tensions within the SDP as it gears up for the 2027 general elections.

As of press time, the motive behind the protest remains unclear. However, a party insider suggested that the unrest may be linked to internal opposition over an alleged move to impose former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on the party’s leadership.

Journalists at the scene reported being harassed by security operatives stationed at the secretariat.

El-Rufai, who recently defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the SDP, had earlier announced during an interview on Arise Television his commitment to stopping President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. He described the SDP as the most viable platform to unite the opposition.

“I believe the SDP is the most suitable platform for the coalition. It has history, emotional appeal, and an identity that resonates with many,” El-Rufai stated.

He added that although he supports the SDP, the decision on which platform the opposition will adopt in 2027 would be made collectively by coalition leaders.

“It will be a collective decision,” he emphasized. “While I bring some political weight—however modest—in my region, I’m here as an individual, not as an SDP representative.”

El-Rufai also disclosed that the coalition is pursuing a dual-track approach—either consolidating behind an existing party like the SDP or floating an entirely new political entity—to avoid disruption by the ruling APC.