The Nigeria Police have opened the Wadata Plaza, the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Abuja. This allows a group of party members who support the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to enter.
Abdulrahman Mohammed, the factional National Chairman, confirmed the news in a statement released on Saturday through the National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed.
Mohammed said that the opening of both the party’s national secretariat and its presidential campaign office, Legacy House in Maitama, was done according to court orders.
He also said that the properties have now been given to the National Working Committee, which is led by Mohammed and has Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary.
He praised the police for what he called professionalism and respect for due process, saying that the move shows that they are following the rules set out in the Constitution.
He said, “This action shows a clear respect for constitutional order and due process.”
However, he warned that the party would not put up with any kind of obstruction, disruption, or breach of peace at the secretariat and stressed that security agencies are ready to deal with anyone who breaks the rules.
Mohammed said that the news should reassure party members that the recent internal crisis has been resolved. He urged people who are unhappy with the party to put their differences aside and work toward unity.
He also thanked party leaders and stakeholders, especially Wike, for their support, which he said was very important.
In November 2025, the police closed Wadata Plaza and Legacy House after violent fights broke out between different groups within the party.
The group that supports Tanimu Turaki, on the other hand, has criticized the unsealing, calling it disrespectful.
Ini Ememobong, the group’s spokesman, said in a statement that the police are using a judgment that is currently being appealed, and all parties have been notified.
He said that the action could hurt the outcome of the appeals process.
Ememobong went on to say that the move was troubling because it could mean that the police are getting involved in politics.
He did, however, tell party members to stay peaceful and follow the law. He promised that legal action would be taken to protect the rights of what he called “real PDP members.”
He was hopeful that the crisis would be over soon and told members to stay hopeful and true to democratic values.
“Even though pain may last through the night, joy will come in the morning.” Ememobong said, “Let us endure with hope.”
