The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has leveled serious allegations against Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, accusing him of trying to prevent a crucial party event from taking place. According to the PDP, the planned gathering at A Class Event Centre in Abuja, where former President Goodluck Jonathan is set to be officially endorsed as the party’s presidential candidate, faced interference.
In a statement released on Friday, the party revealed that the event center’s management informed them of external pressure aimed at canceling the event. The PDP insists that it has already made full payment for the venue and met all necessary requirements for the program.
The party further stated that security agencies have been duly informed about the convention, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja. Emphasizing its commitment to the event, the PDP disclosed that its legal team has been instructed to remind the event center about the binding agreement signed with the party.
Despite what it describes as intimidation tactics, the PDP has declared that the convention will go ahead as planned. The party’s statement read: “We are confident that Nigeria operates under the rule of law. Any attempt to employ force to suppress political dissent and opposition is unacceptable and must be opposed by all conscientious citizens.”
The PDP also criticized Wike, arguing that the FCT minister has no constitutional power to dictate which political meetings can be held in Abuja or their locations. The party labeled any move to obstruct the event as undemocratic and called on its leaders and members across the country to attend as scheduled.
Earlier, DAILY POST reported that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) had instructed owners of hotels, event centers, and public facilities in Abuja to only engage with political party leadership recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The administration also warned that properties used by what they termed illegal organizations could face the loss of their land titles.
The directive, issued in a statement by Lere Olayinka, Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, stated that the policy aims to enhance security in Abuja and prevent public facilities from being utilized for activities that could disrupt public peace.