Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees arrived Wadata Plaza on Monday but met heavy police resistance.
The police officers stationed at the secretariat reportedly denied access to the PDP BoT meeting initially scheduled for the location.
Following the disruption, party officials quickly announced a change in venue via the PDP’s verified X social media handle.
The PDP BoT meeting was relocated to Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja’s Central Business District for immediate continuation without interference.
The party described the situation as harassment, stating that the police presence was unnecessary and politically motivated disruption.
Several BoT members expressed frustration, saying such interference was unprecedented and troubling for internal party democracy and freedom.
Party insiders linked the disruption to tension brewing ahead of the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting also scheduled Monday.
The meeting, key to setting strategic direction, was expected to deliberate on recent defections and internal party unity.
The FCT Police Command responded, denying allegations that they sealed off the secretariat or disrupted lawful political activity.
FCT Police spokesperson Josephine Adeh said officers were deployed solely to maintain order and protect lives and public property.
She stressed that the meeting was not obstructed by law enforcement, contrary to the party’s circulating claims.
The meeting resumed at the new venue under tight security, with stakeholders vowing to address the growing tension.
This incident adds to growing concerns about political freedom and law enforcement’s neutrality ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Observers say the disruption of the meeting could heighten opposition mistrust and spark accusations of democratic suppression by state forces.
Despite challenges, the PDP BoT meeting concluded successfully, with key decisions expected to influence party direction moving forward.
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