Ismaeel Aleem
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, has announced the indefinite postponement of a scheduled National Working Committee (NWC) meeting following Tuesday’s violent clash at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
Addressing journalists shortly after chaos erupted between factions loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed, Turaki described the incident as the handiwork of “enemies of progress and democracy.”
“However, due to some incidents that occurred today orchestrated by those people who are enemies of the progress of democracy, we have decided that this meeting be postponed till tomorrow, Wednesday 19th November 2025,” he said.
The postponed NWC gathering had been widely expected to address the deepening leadership crisis, particularly the contentious occupation of the National Secretary’s office by rival claimants Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Senator Taofeek Arapaja.
Turaki used the occasion to reaffirm the PDP’s determination to return to power in 2027, insisting that the party remained united despite the public spectacle of disarray.
“We in the PDP are peace-loving people. We want peace to reign, and because of that, we will take over governance in this country in 2027,” he declared, adding that the party was fully prepared for the task ahead.
The chairman issued an impassioned appeal to Nigerians, framing the internal crisis as part of a broader threat to the nation’s democracy.
“I want to call on all Nigerians: there is a serious threat to the democracy of this country that, if not urgently addressed, will mark the end of this country as we know it,” Turaki warned.
No new time was given for Wednesday’s rescheduled meeting, and security has been strengthened around the Wuse Zone 5 secretariat.
