The Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday shifted its first National Working Committee meeting after violent clashes erupted at the party’s national secretariat, Wadata Plaza, in Abuja.
National Chairman Kabiru Turaki, who eventually gained access to the building with the support of governors and senior party stakeholders, told journalists that the meeting had been moved to Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
He blamed the disruption on “deliberate attempts by individuals determined to undermine democracy and progress.”
Turaki praised the Federal Capital Territory Police Command for what he called “professional and effective security support,” which enabled his team to enter the premises despite earlier obstruction.
“We were able to access the secretariat because of the security provided,” he said. “I appreciate the FCT Commissioner of Police for keeping his word. Today’s disruption was engineered by those undermining the peace, stability, and unity of our party.”
He added that he had earlier notified the police about the circulation of flyers advertising parallel NEC and Board of Trustees meetings by persons “no longer recognised by the party.”
Turaki arrived at the secretariat with a powerful delegation, including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, National Assembly members, former governors, ex-ministers, Board of Trustees members, and state chairmen—an attendance he said reflected strong support for the new NWC.
Speaking to reporters, Turaki reaffirmed the faction’s commitment to restoring order amid deepening internal crises.
“The meeting will hold tomorrow. Our focus is to rebuild cohesion and strengthen the PDP so it can reclaim its place as a national institution,” he said.
The postponement further intensifies the party’s ongoing leadership struggle, which has split the PDP into two competing blocs.
The turmoil traces back to the expulsion of former national secretary Samuel Anyanwu—a move rejected by Wike-aligned forces who insist he remains in office until December.
However, the Turaki faction maintains that Anyanwu and his group ceased to be officials following the party’s national convention in Ibadan on Saturday.
