The Nigeria Police Force has reopened the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wadata Plaza in Abuja, granting access to a faction reportedly backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The development was confirmed by factional National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, in a statement released through the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, on Saturday in Abuja.
According to Mohammed, both the Wadata Plaza secretariat and the party’s presidential campaign office, Legacy House in Maitama, were unsealed in compliance with valid court orders. He noted that control of the facilities had been handed over to the Mohammed-led National Working Committee, with Samuel Anyanwu recognised as the party’s National Secretary.
He praised the police for their professionalism and commitment to due process.
“This action is a clear demonstration of respect for constitutional order and due process,” he said.
Mohammed, however, warned against any attempt to disrupt activities at the secretariat, stressing that the party would not tolerate acts capable of breaching peace.
“All individuals and groups must act within the law, as security agencies are prepared to act against violators.
“This development reassures members that recent challenges have been effectively resolved,” he said.
He also appealed to aggrieved members to put aside their differences and work towards unity, while expressing gratitude to PDP stakeholders, particularly Wike, whose support he described as crucial.
“Together, we move forward, stronger, united and more committed to our shared vision,” Mohammed added.
The police had earlier sealed the secretariat and Legacy House in November 2025 following violent clashes between rival factions at Wadata Plaza.
However, the move has sparked fresh controversy, with the faction led by Tanimu Turaki rejecting the unsealing.
Through its spokesman, Ini Ememobong, the group described the action as contemptuous, arguing that the court judgment cited by the police had already been appealed and all parties duly notified.
“By this action, they have tampered with the res, which could render the Court of Appeal’s judgment nugatory,” he said.
Ememobong criticised the development as troubling, alleging that those responsible for upholding the law were instead undermining it. He further suggested that the police action indicated partisan interference.
Despite the tension, he urged party members to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring that legal measures would be pursued to defend the rights of what he described as legitimate PDP members.
“The public should remain hopeful that this dark cloud will pass and democratic norms will prevail.
“Though pain may tarry at night, joy will come in the morning. Let us endure with hope,” Ememobong said.
What you should know
The unsealing of the PDP national secretariat highlights the deepening internal crisis within one of Nigeria’s major opposition parties.
With rival factions laying claim to leadership and legitimacy, the situation reflects ongoing legal and political battles that could impact the party’s unity and electoral strength.
The involvement of security agencies and court orders adds complexity, raising concerns about neutrality and due process.
While one faction views the move as lawful, the opposing side insists it undermines ongoing legal proceedings, signaling that the crisis is far from resolved.
