The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Federal Government of a ‘brazen abuse of power’ following the decision of the Federal Capital Territory Authority FCTA to seal off its national headquarters, Wadata Plaza, by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) today May 26 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.
The acting National chairman, Umar Iliya Damagum, expressed his displeasure on behalf of the party after an emergency caucus meeting held at the Bauchi state governor’s lodge in Abuja on Monday, May 26. He 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.
“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 said
