* Wike’s loyalists, in the absence of the PDP governors and their allies, forcibly occupied the party’s National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza.
* The National Working Committee (NWC), led by National Chairman Umar Damagum, who has the backing of the governors, was absent during the seizure.
* Abdulrahman Mohammed, a Wike-backed factional leader, assumed the office of Acting National Chairman, calling for unity and an end to internal conflict. He arrived with supporters, including the Deputy National Youth Leader and some state PDP chairmen, proclaiming a “New Dawn” to heal the party and halt defections.
* The dramatic occupation led to chaos and assaults on some staff members, prompting a swift police intervention to seal off the building and restore order.
⚔️ Governors Vow to Fight Back
* The PDP Governors’ Forum, led by Bauchi State Governor Senator Bala Mohammed, faces a significant challenge, with Damagum seemingly losing ground in the power tussle.
* An anonymous PDP stalwart indicated that governors, including Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed, are determined to “reclaim the party” from Wike’s associates.
⚖️ Legal Conflict and Suspensions
* The crisis was deepened by a Federal High Court interim order issued by Justice James Omotosho on a Friday, which halted the scheduled National Elective Convention in Ibadan. The suit, filed by three aggrieved members, cited the need for compliance with the party’s and national constitutions, and electoral law.
* In a subsequent escalation, the Damagum-led NWC announced the suspension of key officials—including National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu and National Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade—for alleged anti-party activities.
* In a counter-move, Anyanwu’s faction, representing the Mohammed group, announced the suspension of Damagum and five other NWC members for alleged financial mismanagement and incompetence.
🗣️ Reactions and Accusations
* Chief Bode George, a PDP elder statesman, called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to investigate Justice Omotosho, accusing his ruling of fueling the party crisis. George also directly accused Wike of orchestrating the unrest to benefit President Tinubu’s 2027 election prospects.
* Mohammed Kadade, the PDP National Youth Leader, blamed the events at the secretariat on his absence, challenging the perpetrators to repeat their actions.
The situation remains volatile, with the police securing the secretariat and the party now essentially operating with two opposing leadership structures.
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