The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday visited the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, amid ongoing leadership crisis rocking the opposition party.
Wike’s visit raises fresh questions
Wike was received at the secretariat by the PDP National Secretary, Senator Sam Anyanwu.
His visit comes at a time when the party remains deeply divided, with unresolved disputes over its leadership structure and control of the national headquarters.
Crisis that shook PDP headquarters
The PDP crisis escalated on November 18, when rival factions clashed at Wadata Plaza, leading to a breakdown of order at the party’s headquarters.
The faction led by Tanimu Turaki (SAN), backed by Governors Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed, confronted the Mohammed-led group believed to be aligned with Wike.
The situation has since remained tense, with both sides laying claim to party leadership.
Dispute over control of secretariat
The unsealing and takeover of the secretariat was confirmed by the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led National Working Committee through its spokesperson, Jungudo Mohammed.
The faction warned against any attempt to disrupt peace, while also commending the Nigeria Police Force for what it described as professionalism and respect for the rule of law.
Opposition faction kicks
However, the Turaki-led faction rejected the development, describing the unsealing as contempt of court.
Spokesman Ini Ememobong argued that the judgment cited had already been appealed, warning that the move could undermine ongoing legal proceedings.
The latest development signals that the PDP leadership crisis is far from over, as rival factions continue to battle for control of the party.
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