Wike faction takes over PDP national headquarters, as police unseal edifice 

….Urges all aggrieved members to sheath their sword, embrace peace

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Nyesom Wike led Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday announced that it has formally taken over Wadata Plaza, the national headquarters of the party, after the Nigeria Police Force unsealed the edifice.

Jungudo Mohammed, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, in a statement on Saturday, announced that the party’s historic edifice, as well as the Legacy House, office at Maitama have been handed over to the group, in compliance with relevant Court judgements

Recall that the headquarters of the party and the Legacy House, Maitama were sealed on November 19th, following bitter battles between the Wike led faction and the group loyal to Tanimu Turaki, the factional Chairman, whose National Working Committee NWC, was elected at the now discredited November 15 and 16 Ibadan national convention.

Following the Court of Appeal judgement that recognised the National Caretaker Committee instituted by the Wike group, they quickly went ahead and consolidated their hold on the party structures by conducting their national elective convention on the 29th of March, which produced the faction’s National Working Committee NWC

Mohammed, in the statement informed all “members and the general public that the Party’s National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, as well as The Legacy House, Maitama, have been
unsealed by the Nigeria Police Force and handed over to the National Chairman, Hon. Abdulrahman Mohammed Takushara and Senator Samuel Anyawu, National Secretary in full compliance with duly issued court orders”

The party commended the Nigeria Police Force for its professionalism and adherence to the rule of law.

He described the action as ” a clear demonstration of respect for constitutional order and due process.

The statement said ” The Party strongly warns that it will not condone any act capable of causing obstruction, disruption, or breach of peace at the secretariat again”

The statement advised all individuals and groups to “conduct themselves within the bounds of the law, as security agencies have been duly alerted to take necessary action against violators.

“This positive development reassures members that the recent challenges confronting the Party have been effectively resolved.

“We therefore call on all aggrieved members to sheath their swords and embrace unity in the collective interest of the Party.

The Party also expressed its profound appreciation to our leaders and stakeholders for their steadfast support during this period.

“In particular, we acknowledge the guidance and commitment of our National Leader, His Excellency, Chief Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, the Hon Minister of the FCT, whose support has been invaluable.

“Together, we move forward, Stronger, United and more Committed to our shared Vision”.