The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed not to yield to any form of pressure or interference regarding its forthcoming convention for confirming its presidential flagbearer, following a disagreement linked to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
In a statement released on Friday, the opposition party claimed that officials of the A Class Event Centre located in Wuse 2, Abuja, disclosed that Wike had allegedly threatened to seal off the venue should it allow the PDP gathering to take place there.
According to the party, every requirement tied to securing the facility had already been met, including complete payment and other logistical preparations.
The PDP further stated that security authorities had already been informed ahead of the planned meeting.
The party explained that its lawyers had been instructed to send a formal notice to the management of the event centre, emphasizing the validity of the agreement between both parties.
Regardless of the alleged intimidation, the PDP affirmed that the special convention aimed at endorsing former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate would still hold on Saturday, May 30, 2026, by 10 a.m. at the Abuja location.
The party also reiterated that Nigeria is governed by constitutional law and cautioned against using threats or coercion to silence opposition voices.
“It is not within the powers of the FCT Minister to decide which programmes can take place or the locations where they should occur,” the statement noted, adding that such actions contradict democratic values.
The PDP also urged party executives, members of the National Executive Committee, and supporters nationwide to participate in the convention as earlier scheduled.
The statement was endorsed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong.
