There was heightened tension in Abuja on Monday as heavily armed Police officers took over Wadata Plaza, the National headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), disrupting activities and ordering staff and journalists out of the building.
The unexpected security presence came just hours before the Party’s scheduled National Executive Committee (NEC) Expanded Caucus Meeting, fueling speculations of an attempt to shut down the gathering.
According to Channels TV, Although some PDP staff were initially allowed access to the premises, they were later instructed to vacate the building. Journalists covering the event were also forced out.
Officers also blocked Dalaba Street, the major access route to the Party’s headquarters, creating confusion among Party faithful and passersby.
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Heavy security presence at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headquarters, Abuja, ahead of a high-stakes National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for today. pic.twitter.com/YQuyzAqDZ7
— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 30, 2025
Heavy deployment of armed policemen at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja
— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) June 30, 2025
As of press time, no official statement had been released by either the Police or the PDP leadership.