By KatsinaTimes | Abuja, April 11, 2026
The Nigeria Police Force has reopened the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, restoring access to a faction aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The development was confirmed by the factional National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, in a statement issued on Saturday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed.
According to him, the secretariat and the PDP Presidential Campaign Office, Legacy House in Maitama, were unsealed in compliance with court orders.
He said the facilities had been handed over to the Mohammed-led National Working Committee, with Samuel Anyanwu recognised as National Secretary.
Mohammed commended the police for what he described as professionalism and respect for the rule of law.
“This action demonstrates adherence to constitutional order and due process,” he said, warning that any attempt to disrupt activities at the secretariat would not be tolerated.
He urged party members to remain law-abiding, adding that security agencies were prepared to act against any breach of peace.
Mohammed also called on aggrieved members to embrace reconciliation and unity in the interest of the party, while appreciating party leaders and stakeholders, particularly Wike, for their support.
The police had initially sealed the secretariat and Legacy House in November 2025 following clashes between rival factions at Wadata Plaza.
However, the faction led by Tanimu Turaki criticised the reopening, describing it as a violation of due process.
Spokesman of the faction, Ini Ememobong, argued that the judgment relied upon by the police had already been appealed, with all parties duly notified.
“By this action, they have tampered with the subject matter of litigation, which could render the Court of Appeal’s decision ineffective,” he said.
Ememobong further alleged that the move suggested partisan interference by the police and described it as inconsistent with the principles of justice.
He, however, urged party members to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring that legal steps would be taken to protect the rights of members.
He expressed optimism that the crisis would be resolved, urging stakeholders to remain hopeful for the restoration of internal democracy within the party.
