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BREAKING: Teargas, gunshots rock PDP Headquarters in Abuja
There is heightened tension at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national headquarters, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, as rival factions attempt to hold parallel meetings.
The National Working Committee (NWC) elected at the Ibadan convention in Oyo State and the faction loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, had both scheduled meetings for today.
Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary of the pro-Wike faction, arrived at the secretariat with some members of his group. Shortly after, members of the Taminu Turaki-led faction also arrived but were blocked from entering.
Reports indicate that two governors from the Turaki faction forced their way into the building. Security operatives responded by firing gunshots and releasing teargas to disperse remaining members, triggering panic and confusion as attendees scrambled for safety.
Speaking to journalists before the arrival of the Turaki faction, Anyanwu described the security presence as routine, aimed at maintaining order during Board of Trustees (BoT) and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings. He confirmed that his faction was prepared to hold the meetings as scheduled.
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