PDP to FCTA: Sealing our office, abuse of power

Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum

PDP to FCTA: Sealing our office, abuse of power

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Federal Government of a ‘brazen abuse of power’ following the sudden sealing of its national headquarters, Wadata Plaza, by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) over unpaid ground rent spanning 28 years.

The condemnation came after an emergency caucus meeting held Monday evening at the Bauchi Governors’ Lodge in Abuja.

Acting National Chairman Umar Iliya Damagum described the office sealing as a reckless attempt to undermine democracy and warned that the party was prepared for any further provocations, including 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 said.

Damagum went further to denounce the government’s actions, stating: “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.”

He added that the PDP would ensure that Nigerians are made aware of the implications of this act and assured the public that the party would respond appropriately once its ongoing deliberations conclude.

“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 noted.