- The party argued that the police intervention disregarded due legal process
- the faction warned that the development could undermine the outcome of the appeal
- The group also criticised the police, accusing the institution of bias
Faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Taminu Turaki has accused the Nigeria Police Force of facilitating what it called an illegal occupation of the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, intensifying its ongoing leadership dispute.
According to the group, security personnel allegedly reopened the party’s secretariat and allowed individuals it described as sympathisers of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to take control of the premises under the guise of being PDP members, despite an appeal still pending in court, Eko Hot Blog reports.
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The party argued that the police intervention disregarded due legal process. It noted that the decision of Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, reportedly used as the basis for the action, had already been challenged at the appellate level.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the faction warned that the development could undermine the outcome of the appeal, describing the situation as deeply troubling.
The group also criticised the police, accusing the institution of bias and expressing disappointment with its leadership. It said officers had repeatedly acted in ways that suggested support for rival factions allegedly linked to the ruling party.
Despite the tensions, the Turaki-led camp urged its supporters to remain calm and avoid actions that could disrupt public order, while reaffirming its intention to pursue justice through legal channels.
The situation comes against the backdrop of a prolonged internal crisis within the PDP, marked by rival leadership claims and divisions among key figures.
The dispute involves camps aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and another bloc supported by governors such as Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in parallel party structures, multiple court cases, and rising concerns about the PDP’s unity as the 2027 general elections approach.
Meanwhile, the faction associated with Wike had not issued any official response at the time of reporting.
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