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Turaki-led faction reacts as police unseal PDP secretariat in Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force has unsealed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, granting access to a faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

The factional National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement issued by National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Mohammed said the secretariat and the presidential campaign office, Legacy House, Maitama, were unsealed in compliance with duly issued court orders.

He said the property had been handed to the Mohammed-led National Working Committee, with Samuel Anyanwu recognised as National Secretary.

Mohammed commended the police for professionalism and adherence to the rule of law.

“This action is a clear demonstration of respect for constitutional order and due process,” he said.

Mohammed warned that the PDP would not tolerate obstruction, disruption, or breaches of peace at the secretariat.

Mohammed also urged aggrieved members to sheathe their swords and embrace unity in the party’s collective interest.

He equally thanked PDP leaders and stakeholders, especially Wike, describing his support as invaluable.

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The police had sealed the secretariat and Legacy House in November 2025 after clashes between rival factions at Wadata Plaza.

Meanwhile, the Tanimu Turaki-led faction described the unsealing as contemptuous.

The faction’s spokesman, Ini Ememobong, said the judgement cited by police had been appealed and all parties were duly informed.

“By this action, they have tampered with the res, which could render the Court of Appeal’s judgement nugatory,” he said.

Ememobong said it was dishonourable that those tasked with upholding the law were allegedly disobeying it.

He added that the action suggested partisan interference by the police.

He urged members to remain peaceful and avoid actions capable of breaching public order, adding that lawful steps would be taken to protect the rights of genuine PDP members.

Segun Ojo

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