The Turaki-led leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday postponed its inaugural National Working Committee (NWC) meeting following violent scenes at the party’s Wadata Plaza secretariat that forced a temporary halt to proceedings.

National Chairman Kabiru Turaki, who spoke to journalists after gaining access to the complex, said the meeting — originally scheduled for Tuesday — has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 19, 2025. He blamed the disruption on what he described as “actions of those undermining democracy and progress.”

Turaki praised the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police for providing security that allowed party leaders to enter the headquarters and address the media. He said he had informed the police about circulating flyers on social media that announced separate NEC and Board of Trustees meetings by individuals he said were no longer recognised by the party.

“We were able to get into the secretariat because of the security provided,” Turaki said, thanking the FCT commissioner of police for keeping his word. He added that the decision to postpone was taken to preserve order and allow the party to regroup.

Prominent party figures who accompanied Turaki to Wadata Plaza included Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, alongside governors, national assembly members, former governors, ex-ministers, members of the Board of Trustees and state chairmen who Turaki said turned out in solidarity.

Turaki told reporters the PDP remains committed to unity and stability and that the postponed meeting would focus on restoring cohesion within the party as part of efforts to reclaim political strength.

The postponement comes amid a deepening leadership crisis that has split the PDP into rival camps.

Turaki’s faction has asserted its authority following the party’s expulsion of former national secretary Samuel Anyanwu — a move that has been contested by dissenting elements and has fuelled the clashes at the secretariat.

Security sources said tensions at Wadata Plaza escalated on Tuesday as supporters of competing interests fought over access to the premises, forcing police to intervene and restore order. (Vanguard)