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A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken over the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja.
This followed the reopening of the party secretariat by the police.
The PDP has been embroiled in a leadership crisis since last year with the Wike group and another faction led by the former Minister of Special Duties, Taminu Turaki, fighting for the control of the party.
The Wike faction held its national convention on March 31:and elected Abdulrahaman Mohammed as national chairman.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had since accorded recognition to the new National Working Committee (NWC) produced at the convention.
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The group’s National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, confirmed the takeover of the PDP.national secretariat in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.
He warned that the group would not tolerate any actions capable of causing obstruction, disruption, or a breach of peace at the secretariat going forward.
The statement read: “The National Working Committee of the Peoples’ Democratic Party 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 order.
“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.”
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