Barely months after the face off between Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo over which faction of the PDP should control the party’s Secretariat in Abuja, the Nigerian Police have formally unsealed national secretariat, located in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, restoring access to the party’s leadership.
The development was disclosed in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, who confirmed that the PDP’s Legacy House property was also reopened and handed over to party officials.
Both properties had been sealed in November following a leadership dispute between a faction led by Tanimu Turaki and a caretaker committee backed by Nyesom Wike.
The situation has since been resolved after the caretaker committee emerged as the recognised leadership at the party’s recent national convention.
Following the convention, a Federal High Court in Abuja directed the police to unseal the affected properties and return them to the party’s leadership.
The reopening of the secretariat is expected to facilitate the resumption of full administrative activities at the party’s national headquarters.
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The statement read, “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) hereby informs all members and the general public that the Party’s National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, as well as The Legacy House, Maitama, have been unsealed by the Nigeria Police Force and handed over to the National Chairman, Hon. Abdulrahman Mohammed Takushara and Senator Samuel Anyawu, National Secretary in full compliance with duly issued court orders.
“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. All individuals and groups are advised to conduct themselves within the bounds of the law, as security agencies have been duly alerted to take necessary action against violators.
“This positive development reassures members that the recent challenges confronting the Party have been effectively resolved. We therefore call on all aggrieved members to sheathe their swords and embrace unity in the collective interest of the Party.
“The party also expresses its profound appreciation to our leaders and stakeholders for their steadfast support during this period. In particular, we acknowledge the guidance and commitment of our National Leader, His Excellency, Chief Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, the Hon Minister of the FCT, whose support has been invaluable.
“Together, we move forward, stronger, united, and more committed to our shared vision.”
