The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) entered a new chapter on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, as its newly elected National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki, formally took charge—just hours after the party was rocked by a dramatic and chaotic assault on its national headquarters in Abuja.
The attack, allegedly led by expelled National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, sent shockwaves through the party structure. Eyewitnesses described the incident as a tense and violent attempt to disrupt the PDP leadership transition, leaving members shaken and security operatives scrambling to restore order.
Addressing journalists shortly after assuming office, Turaki condemned the mob invasion as “a reckless assault on democracy and decency,” vowing that the party will not be cowed by “lawless desperadoes seeking to hijack the PDP through intimidation.”
He reaffirmed that the new leadership emerged through due process, insisting that “no amount of thuggery or sponsored violence will derail the mandate freely given by party stakeholders.”
Turaki assured members nationwide that the PDP remains united and focused, promising sweeping reforms to rebuild internal cohesion and restore public confidence in the party.
“We will not be distracted,” he declared. “Today marks the beginning of a new era. The PDP will rise stronger, more disciplined, and more committed to the values that bind us.”
As security around the Wadata Plaza headquarters tightens, analysts say the coming days may determine whether the PDP can contain its internal fires—or whether this latest clash signals deeper fractures ahead.
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