February 6, 2026 l By Dalena Reporters
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to recently expelled members against any attempt to forcefully seize control of the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, describing such actions as unlawful and a threat to internal stability.
The party’s leadership spoke publicly on Friday after rumours circulated on social media that a faction of expelled PDP members had planned a confrontation at the party’s national headquarters. In a strongly worded statement, senior party officials said the secretariat is the legitimate administrative centre of the PDP and that any attempt to occupy it by force would be “met with firm legal and security responses.”
PDP leaders reiterated that its internal processes for membership discipline, including expulsions or sanctions, are governed by the party’s constitution and cannot be reversed through “coercion, intimidation or unlawful gatherings.” They called on aggrieved members to seek redress through internal mechanisms such as appeals processes and party tribunals rather than resorting to public protest or direct action.
The warning follows a period of internal disagreement and factional tension within the PDP, during which several high-profile members were expelled over allegations of “anti-party conduct.” Those disciplinary actions, party officials say, were taken after due process and in line with constitutional provisions.
In its notice, the national working committee emphasised that democratic parties are built on respect for institutional procedures, and that no group or individual holds the right to disrupt party affairs by forceful entry or occupation of party facilities. The statement added that the party’s security arrangements have been alerted and that appropriate legal action would be initiated against anyone found to threaten the peace of the secretariat.
A spokesperson for the expelled members’ group, reachable through social platforms, said their members felt “marginalised” and denied due process in some disciplinary instances; however, they did not confirm any plans to mobilise at the secretariat. The spokesperson also called for peaceful negotiations and open dialogue to address grievances.
Political analysts say the exchange highlights broader challenges facing the PDP as it prepares for major contests ahead of the 2027 general elections, with internal cohesion and strategic positioning becoming essential for the party’s competitiveness. The ability of leadership to manage disputes and keep members engaged without escalating tensions is seen as crucial for maintaining party unity.
Civil society observers noted that political parties often face pressure from competing interests and personalities, but emphasised that institutional frameworks exist to mitigate conflicts through dialogue and lawful procedures rather than direct action or physical demonstrations at party headquarters.
As of this report, there were no confirmed incidents of violence or attempts to breach the PDP secretariat, and authorities in Abuja said normal security protocols remain in place around the area pending any further developments.