Power Play In Abuja: Nyesom Wike’s PDP Faction Seizes National Secretariat, Issues Strong Warning
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A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken control of the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
The development followed the unsealing of the premises by the Nigeria Police, allowing the Wike-backed group to assume control.
The PDP has been grappling with a prolonged leadership crisis, which escalated into chaos at its Wadata Plaza headquarters on November 18. The crisis involved a clash between a faction of the National Working Committee led by Tanimu Turaki (SAN), supported by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, and another faction aligned with Wike.
The takeover was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led National Working Committee through its spokesperson, Jungudo Mohammed. The group warned that any actions capable of causing unrest or disruption at the secretariat would not be tolerated.
The faction also commended the Nigeria Police Force for what it described as professionalism and respect for the rule of law, noting that the unsealing was carried out in line with valid court orders.
According to the statement, both the party’s national secretariat at Wadata Plaza and Legacy House in Maitama have now been handed over to the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led leadership.
The group further urged party members to maintain peace and operate within the law, warning that security agencies have been put on alert to deal with any violations. It also called on aggrieved members to set aside their differences and work towards unity.
In addition, the faction acknowledged the support of party leaders and stakeholders during the crisis, with special recognition given to Wike for his role and backing.
Meanwhile, a ruling by the Court of Appeal on March 9 strengthened the position of the Wike-aligned faction, as it nullified the November 16 Ibadan National Convention conducted by the Makinde-led group.
