The announcement, issued in a statement titled “Special Announcement! Change of Venue for the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) Meeting”, was released via the party’s verified Facebook account around noon. This came just hours before the scheduled 10:00 a.m. meeting.
According to the notice, the shift in venue became necessary due to unforeseen circumstances. It read: “The Meeting of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), earlier scheduled to hold by 10 a.m. at the Party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, has been moved to Yar’Adua Center, Central Business District, Abuja.”
BoT members who were reportedly en route to the original venue are now being advised to reroute to the new location without delay. The message concluded with a direct instruction: “All BoT members are by this notice advised to proceed to the new venue.” The announcement was signed bythe party’s management, underscoring the urgency of the development.
This sudden change follows reports of heightened tension at the PDP National Secretariat earlier today, where security operatives were seen sealing off the premises and preventing party leaders from gaining access. Multiple sources confirmed that the intervention was carried out by police personnel acting on what has been described as “an order from above.”
The move has triggered speculation within political circles, as the closure of the secretariat and dispersal of party officials comes at a critical time for the PDP, which is grappling with internal power tussles and restructuring efforts.
As of press time, neither the Nigeria Police Force nor the PDP’s national leadership has offered further clarification regarding the reason behind the security lockdown. However, political observers are interpreting the event as indicative of deepening tensions within the party and between it and elements of the state apparatus.
Today’s BoT meeting is expected to continue at the new venue under tight observation, as members deliberate on party unity, strategic direction, and response to ongoing developments. Further updates are anticipated as the situation unfolds.
