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Wike Slams Turaki as Police Seal PDP Secretariat

The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, criticized the factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tanimu Turaki, for urging United States President Donald Trump to intervene in Nigeria’s political issues. Wike accused Turaki of threatening national security and ignoring court rulings, calling the request a display of impunity. This critique followed a tumultuous situation at the Peoples Democratic Party national secretariat, which was sealed by police due to clashes between rival factions. Wike emphasized that instead of blaming external parties like Trump, Turaki should be held accountable for not adhering to court judgments, pointing out the lack of investigation into serious claims, such as genocide against Christians. The police action came after conflicting notices for a National Executive Committee meeting led to chaos, with each faction claiming legitimacy, escalating tensions further.

Yakubu, Dirisu, Odeniyi Solomon & Shaibu Nathaniel | 1. Political parties—Factions—Nigeria 2. Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria) | Punch Newspaper | Thursday, November 20, 2025