Tensions escalated at the headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday as a violent altercation broke out during an ongoing meeting of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT).
The heated confrontation stemmed from a fierce battle over the position of National Secretary between party chieftains Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye.
Sources at the meeting revealed that Ude-Okoye had arrived at the venue ahead of Anyanwu and the acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum.
However, moments after Anyanwu made his entrance, chaos ensued as Ude-Okoye was forcibly removed from the meeting by suspected political thugs.
Eyewitnesses reported that the forceful ejection triggered a violent confrontation, with party members engaging in a shouting match and physical altercations before security operatives intervened to restore order.
The dramatic scene underscores the deepening internal rift within the PDP, as power struggles continue to threaten the party’s stability ahead of upcoming elections.
The PDP leadership has yet to issue an official statement on the incident, but party insiders suggest that the National Secretary position remains a contentious issue, fueling division among members.
As tensions boil over, political analysts warn that such internal conflicts could further weaken the party’s chances in future electoral battles.
With the PDP already facing challenges in consolidating its political stronghold, the latest altercation raises questions about the party’s ability to maintain unity and resolve its internal disputes amicably.
The coming days will reveal whether the leadership can de-escalate tensions or if more clashes will follow in the struggle for dominance within the party.
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