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Why We’ve Not Taken Over PDP National Secretariat — Wike’s Camp Explains..
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike has explained why it did not gain access to the party’s national secretariat at Wadata Plaza, Abuja, on Monday, citing ongoing administrative and security procedures by the police.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The group dismissed claims that the Nigeria Police Force rejected its request to reopen the secretariat, insisting that the delay was temporary and procedural.
Speaking on the development, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP National Caretaker Committee, Jungudo Mohammed, said reports suggesting that the police turned down their request were inaccurate.
He explained that the police were still carrying out internal administrative and security assessments before taking a final decision on reopening the facility.
Mohammed said the secretariat must eventually be reopened in line with a subsisting court order, noting that the closure was initially caused by disputes over the party’s leadership, a matter he said had already been resolved by the court.
According to him, law enforcement agencies are expected to act in accordance with the Federal High Court ruling to allow lawful party activities to resume at the headquarters.
He maintained that the faction would continue to engage the police peacefully and lawfully, stressing that it would not resort to violence or any unlawful action.
Mohammed added that although no specific date had been fixed for the reopening, the group remained optimistic that the secretariat would be reopened once the police concluded their internal processes.
The development comes amid heightened tension between the Wike-backed faction and the camp loyal to Tanimu Turaki (SAN)-led National Working Committee.
While the Wike-aligned group has insisted on reopening and taking over the party headquarters, the Turaki faction—reportedly backed by Governors Seyi Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Dauda Lawal and Ahmadu Fintiri—has warned that any breakdown of law and order at the secretariat would be the responsibility of the police.
On January 30, 2026, a Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan nullified the PDP National Convention held on November 15, 2025, and restrained Turaki and others elected at the convention from parading themselves as national officers of the party.
Prior to the ruling, PDP governors had endorsed the Ibadan convention, which produced Turaki and members of the National Working Committee for a four-year tenure.
Before the judgment, the governors had supervised a leadership transition from former acting chairman Umar Damagum to Turaki ahead of the expiration of Damagum’s tenure on December 9.
However, on December 8, the Wike-backed faction constituted a 13-member caretaker committee, appointing Abdulrahman Mohammed as acting national chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as acting national secretary with a 60-day mandate.
Attempts by both factions to hold meetings at Wadata Plaza on November 18, 2025, escalated into violence, prompting the police to seal the secretariat. The headquarters has remained closed for nearly three months.
Following the Ibadan court ruling in favour of the Wike faction, the party announced plans to hold a fresh national convention to elect new officers.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) later invited the Wike-backed faction to represent the PDP in compliance with the court order.
Earlier, Samuel Anyanwu had announced that the national secretariat would reopen on Monday for party activities, a move strongly opposed by the Turaki-led National Working Committee.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has convened a high-level security meeting with former governors and key stakeholders in a renewed effort to address the ongoing wave of violence in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that the meeting comes amid fresh attacks in parts of Plateau State that have left several people dead and properties destroyed, worsening security concerns in the North-Central region.
The gathering follows recent violence in Anguwan Rukuba and nearby communities, where dozens of residents were reportedly killed, adding to years of recurring insecurity that has claimed many lives, including women and children.
The closed-door meeting, held at the Government House in Little Rayfield, Jos, brought together former governors Simon Lalong, Jonah Jang, and Joshua Dariye, as well as former military administrator Rear Admiral Samuel Atukum (retd.) and other key stakeholders.
In a statement shared on his verified Facebook page, Mutfwang said discussions focused on security, welfare, and the overall development of Plateau people, with special attention on the recent attacks in rural communities.
According to sources, participants reviewed the security situation and expressed deep concern over continued loss of lives and destruction of property.
The stakeholders reportedly agreed on a united approach to restoring peace, strengthening unity, and promoting peaceful coexistence among communities.
They also resolved to develop stronger frameworks to address the root causes of the violence, anchored on values of discipline, courage, and patriotism.
The late Brigadier General Oseni Braimah was reportedly on a phone call with his twin brother moments before he was killed during a terrorist attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that the incident, which occurred on April 9, 2026, claimed the lives of the senior officer and several other soldiers.
A family source told Vanguard that the General was speaking with his identical twin brother, who resides in the United Kingdom, at the time of the attack.
According to the source, the twins maintained a daily routine of speaking around midnight, but the conversation took a sudden turn that night when unusual activity was noticed at the General’s end.
He said the line went dead abruptly after the General paused during the call, apparently due to the unfolding situation at the base.
The twin brother reportedly made repeated attempts to reconnect, sending messages and calling continuously, but received no response throughout the night.
“He kept trying until about 4 am, but there was no answer,” the source said.
The family later confirmed the tragedy after a senior military officer contacted them around 6:30 am, informing them that the base had come under attack and that the Brigade Commander was among those killed.
The relative described the incident as devastating, noting that communication had broken down during the assault.
The late General was later buried alongside other fallen soldiers in Maiduguri, Borno State.
The founder of Omega Power Ministries, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has suspended the planned marriage of his 21-year-old adopted daughter, Chiemeka Chibuzor, who is autistic, following an overwhelming number of applications from interested suitors.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that the cleric announced the decision on Thursday via his social media page, stating that over 1,000 men had expressed interest in marrying her, prompting him to halt the process indefinitely.
He wrote, “Chiemeka Chibuzor’s wedding is hereby suspended. More than a thousand applications. No more wedding pending further directive from me.”
The cleric had earlier this week publicly invited proposals for her marriage, setting conditions that included the suitor being young and in good physical and mental health, alongside promised financial support and housing benefits.
He also said the couple would enjoy lifelong support, including shared property ownership and periodic welfare checks from church members.
The development follows a similar arrangement recently conducted by the church involving a non-verbal autistic man who was married in a ceremony organised by the ministry.
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