Police Take Over PDP Secretariat, Arrest Staff of Publicity Department

Tension erupted at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, as security agents manhandled and arrested Thomas Ibu, a staff member in the party’s Publicity Department.

The incident occurred ahead of the party’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, amid escalating crisis within the PDP over the position of National Secretary.

Eyewitnesses report that several policemen surrounded and apprehended Ibu, prompting other PDP staff members to attempt to intervene. Despite their resistance, the security operatives overpowered them and took Ibu away.

The reason for the arrest remains unclear as of the time of filing the report.

The PDP is currently grappling with internal conflicts, including a dispute involving the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, who recently withdrew from peace talks and accused key PDP leaders, such as Governors Seyi Makinde and Peter Mbah, of dishonesty.

The party’s Board of Trustees is set to meet to address these issues and potentially postpone the NEC meeting to allow for conflict resolution.