By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA — Calm prevailed Monday around the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat at Wadata Plaza, Abuja, even as political tension simmered over plans by a faction aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to reopen the facility after months of closure. Rival blocs are now waiting to see whether security agencies will permit access to the premises.
Samuel Anyanwu, acting national secretary of the Abdulrahman Mohammed–led PDP caretaker committee, had earlier announced that the party’s national headquarters would reopen Monday, citing what his faction described as favourable court rulings and the dismissal of attempts by rival groups to compel the police to reopen the building. The announcement came amid continuing leadership disputes within the party, with opposing factions challenging the legitimacy of the planned reopening.
Police sealed the Wadata Plaza complex in November 2025 after rival factions attempted to hold parallel National Executive Committee meetings at the premises, triggering clashes among supporters and prompting security intervention. Since then, the building has remained shut, becoming the most visible symbol of the party’s internal struggle for administrative control ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Security presence around the complex remained noticeable, although no confrontation had been reported at the time of filing this report, as uncertainty persisted over whether authorities would allow any faction access while related court cases remain pending.
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