Today, the PDP moves like a wounded animal limping, confused, snarling at its own reflection, unsure of which direction is forward

There was heightened tension in Abuja on Wednesday as armed police operatives sealed off the National Headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Wadata Plaza, Garki.

Cartoon: Your Excellency, referee is confused

What began as a routine day at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat on Tuesday quickly spiraled into one of the most chaotic confrontations the party has seen in years.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Tuesday night dismissed a viral social media video alleging that its officers engaged in a physical confrontation and blocked the Governor of Bauchi State from accessing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, in Abuja on Tuesday, 18 November 2025.

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“NEC approved commencement of disciplinary procedures against Wabara, George, Obi, Turaki, Mohammed, Makinde, Lawal, Arapaja…”

The PDP chairman Turaki said the party leaders are ready to pay the ultimate price to protect the country’s democracy.

He told newsmen that all the party stakeholders and organs, including the governors, BoT members, and founding fathers, were already invited.