The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken control of the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja following its reopening by the Nigeria Police Force.
In a statement on Saturday, the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Abdulrahman Mohammed, through its National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, warned against any disruption at the secretariat.
“The National Working Committee of the Peoples’ Democratic Party hereby informs all members and the general public that the Party’s National Secretariat… have been unsealed by the Nigeria Police Force… in full compliance with duly issued court orders,” the statement read.
“The Party commends the Nigeria Police Force for its professionalism and adherence to the rule of law. This action is a clear demonstration of respect for constitutional order and due process.
“The Party strongly warns that it will not condone any act capable of causing obstruction, disruption, or breach of peace at the secretariat again.”
The PDP crisis escalated on November 18 following a clash between factions led by Tanimu Turaki (SAN), backed by Governors Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed, and the Wike-aligned group.
However, the Court of Appeal on March 9 ruled in favour of Wike’s camp, nullifying the November 16 Ibadan convention.
“This positive development reassures members that the recent challenges confronting the Party have been effectively resolved,” the statement added.
