The Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shifted the venue of its planned special convention to ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as its 2027 presidential candidate.
The Turaki-led PDP reportedly changed its venue after the police sealed off the A-Class Event Centre, Abuja, the earlier proposed venue of a special convention.
Following the change of venue, the PDP faction ratified Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election briskly.
The event did not last more than 20 minutes and had an ally of Jonathan, Fred Agbedi, who received the certificate on behalf of the former president.
Jonathan himself was reported not to have attended the event.
The motion for ratification was moved by the chairman of the faction’s Forum of State Chairmen, Tony Aziegbemi and seconded by a one-time former Aviation Minister, Senator Sanusi Daggash.
Other dignitaries at the event include Prof Jerry Gana, Adolphus Wabara and others loyal to the Turaki faction of the PDP.
As earlier reported, the police on Saturday barricaded the venue chosen for a planned special convention organized by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Police officers parked several patrol cars on the roads leading to the event centre, effectively blocking access to the facility. The blockade affected routes from both the Wuse and Maitama axis of Abuja leading to the venue.
The action of security operatives came after an earlier threat on Friday by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, who warned hotels, event centres and owners of public facilities against allowing their premises to be used by what he described as illegal organisations.
The Minister emphasised that unrecognised party factions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should not be allowed to use venues in the FCT for their activities.
