PDP Accuses Wike of Attempt to Shut Down Venue for Jonathan Ratification
The party said it paid for the venue and has notified security agencies as it prepares to proceed with the convention despite pressure to cancel it.
- On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party plans to hold its convention at the A-Class Event Centre in Wuse, Abuja, to ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate.
- FCT Minister Nyesom Wike issued a directive Friday warning venue owners against hosting political factions not recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission , threatening to revoke land titles for non-compliance.
- Arguing Wike lacks constitutional authority, National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong confirmed the faction fulfilled all contractual obligations and notified security agencies regarding the event.
- Insisting the convention will proceed as scheduled at 10 a.m., the Turaki faction described the administration's actions as an "aberration that must be resisted by all people of good conscience."
- The PDP remains divided, with the Wike-backed faction recognized by INEC nominating Sandy Onor, while the Turaki group adopted Jonathan for the 2027 presidential election.
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“Wike Has No Power To Stop Our Convention” — PDP Faction Alleges FCT Minister Threatened Event Centre As Rival Faction Rejects Jonathan Ratification
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