Political Firestorm: PDP Headquarters Sealed by FCTA Over Alleged "Unpaid Rent"

Abuja is witnessing fresh political tension today, Monday, May 26, 2025, as the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wadata Plaza, has been sealed off by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). 

The FCTA claims the drastic action is due to an astonishing 28 years of unpaid ground rent. However, the PDP is not taking it lying down, swiftly condemning the move as a "brazen abuse of power" by the Federal Government.

The sealing came to light as PDP leaders converged for an emergency caucus meeting this Monday evening at the Bauchi Governors’ Lodge in Abuja. Speaking on behalf of the party, the acting National Chairman, Umar Iliya Damagum, expressed profound displeasure, describing the sealing of their office as a "reckless attempt to undermine democracy."

Damagum issued a stern warning, indicating that the party is prepared for any further provocations, including potential arrests.

 "We will not take this lightly. They could come and arrest all of us; we are prepared. This is a clear attempt to undermine democracy, and we will hold them accountable," he declared, his words ringing with defiance.

He further denounced the government's actions in the strongest possible terms: 

"If they are encouraging such actions, we do not take it lightly. They are attempting to undermine democracy, and this is completely unacceptable. This is a clear example of the irresponsibility exhibited by this government. We condemn this act in the strongest terms. It is a reckless display of irresponsibility, and we will not tolerate it."

The PDP leader affirmed that the party would ensure Nigerians are fully aware of the implications of this contentious act. He assured the public that the party would formulate an appropriate response once their ongoing deliberations are concluded.

"We have just adjourned today’s meeting until tomorrow at 10 o’clock. A small committee has been established to present a report tomorrow morning, and we will resume discussions from there," Damagum stated, indicating that the political chess game is far from over.

This incident marks a significant escalation in the political landscape, sparking a crucial debate about the boundaries of administrative actions against opposition parties and the integrity of Nigeria's democratic process.