Despite earlier assurances from the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Caretaker Committee, the party’s national headquarters at Wadata Plaza, Abuja, remained closed on Monday.
The committee had previously suggested that the secretariat would be reopened after consultations with electoral authorities and internal party stakeholders.
A faction of the PDP aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, had also announced plans to reopen the office following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s quarterly consultative meeting with leaders of political parties.
That faction expressed confidence that full administrative and political activities would soon resume at the long-sealed party headquarters.
However, observations by a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent at the site showed that the secretariat was still inaccessible to staff and party officials.
The building, situated in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, remained tightly shut, with no sign of movement or official activity within the premises.
Heavy coils of razor wire were still mounted along the access road and surrounding fence, effectively barricading the main entrance gates.
The continued security restrictions have sustained the disruption of routine operations and meetings at the PDP’s national secretariat.
Police patrol vehicles, along with armed personnel, were visibly stationed around the sealed complex.
A security source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that there had been no directive to ease or withdraw the security presence.
The Nigeria Police Force sealed off the PDP secretariat on November 19, 2025, following violent confrontations between opposing factions of the party’s leadership.
The crisis involved rival claims to authority between the Taminu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) and the faction headed by Abdulrahman Mohammed.
Although Senator Samuel Anyanwu had hinted that the secretariat would reopen on Monday, the Turaki-led NWC cautioned against any such move while court cases related to the dispute are still pending.
The NWC maintained that reopening the secretariat amid ongoing litigation could be interpreted as contempt of court.
What you should know
The prolonged closure of the PDP national secretariat highlights the deepening leadership crisis within Nigeria’s main opposition party.
The dispute between rival factions has not only stalled party administration but also raised legal and security concerns. With court cases still unresolved, any attempt to reopen the headquarters risks further escalation.
The situation underscores the internal instability facing the PDP ahead of critical political activities, as competing camps continue to assert control while party operations remain paralysed.
