Tension in PDP as Ex-Gov Ortom Chased Out of Secretariat by Prominent Members

Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom was escorted out of the PDP secretariat in Abuja by Governors Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed, amidst power struggles and factional disputes within the party. The incident followed attempts by opposing factions to hold parallel meetings at the party headquarters, leading to confrontations and disruptions.

Newly elected PDP National Chairman Taminu Turaki eventually gained access to the NEC hall to address journalists, alleging that his faction was disrupted by thugs. The situation escalated with claims of democracy being threatened in Nigeria, with appeals for international intervention, including from U.S.

President Donald Trump.