The Digest:
Security operatives prevented Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde from accessing the Peoples Democratic Party headquarters in Abuja, sparking clashes among security aides and deepening the party's internal crisis.
Key Points:
- Governor Bala Mohammed's security team clashed with operatives while attempting to escort him into the PDP complex.
- Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde was also reportedly denied access to the party secretariat.
- The incident occurred amid scheduled parallel meetings by rival PDP factions.
- Eyewitnesses reported hearing security personnel challenging individuals with "Who are you?"
- Social media users expressed frustration, with one asking, "How did I choose Nigeria as a country of my birth?"
- The confrontation highlights the escalating tension within Nigeria's main opposition party.
- Some supporters noted that "only those with power can gain access" to political spaces.
Sources: The Cable, Premium Times
