PDP Secretariat Invasion: BoT Tasks IGP To Arrest, Prosecute Perpetrators
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the wave of attacks on the party’s National Secretariat and ensure that those responsible are held to account.
The Chairman of the BoT, Adolphus Wabara made the call in a statement issued on Wednesday.
The Board of Trustees said that the invasion of the National Secretariat of the party by expelled elements, on Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 “led compromised security personnel and armed thugs to unleash violence on party members in an attempt to forcefully take over the complex”.
“The BoT condemns the action of the expelled elements who mobilized the thugs to attempt to prevent the elected members of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by the new National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN and accompanied by the Governor of Bauchi State and Chairman of PDP Governors’ Forum, Senator Bala Mohammed, his Oyo State counterpart, Engr. Seyi Makinde and other party leaders from gaining access into the complex.
“Tear gas was fired at the governors and party leaders while the thugs unbridled violence on the PDP National Secretariat.”
The BoT noted with dismay the involvement of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Barr. Nyesom Wike, who was also expelled from the party, for coming to the Secretariat with heavy security “in apparent solidarity with the invaders”.
It strongly denounced the statements, actions and media pronouncements by individuals who were lawfully expelled from the party.
“Their attempts to undermine the legitimacy of the Ibadan Convention and create confusion within the party structure are not only mischievous but also constitute a direct assault on the principle of internal democracy in our country.
“The BoT calls on the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the wave of attacks on the PDP National Secretariat and ensure that those responsible are held to account. Democracy thrives only where institutions remain impartial, professional, and insulated from partisan manipulation.”
“As the conscience of the party, the BoT remains committed to safeguarding the unity and democratic values of the PDP and ensuring that the mandate freely given by party members at the Ibadan Convention is respected.”
The Board saluted the courage and resilience of the Governors, NWC and BoT members, other party leaders, teeming members and supporters for resisting the invaders.
“The BoT stands firmly with the new NWC in full endorsement of the outcome of the Elective National Convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State on the 15th and 16th of November 2025.
“The Convention was convened in strict compliance with the Party’s Constitution, and Guidelines, the Electoral Act, all extant regulations, and it represents the collective will of delegates and stakeholders of the PDP across the country.”
It urged the new NWC not to be deterred but remain focused on rebuilding and repositioning the PDP towards victory in the 2027 general elections.
