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The Digest:

A dramatic power struggle erupted at the PDP's national secretariat as former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom was forcibly escorted out of a press briefing. The confrontation, captured on video, saw Governors Seyi Makinde, Bala Mohammed, and new Chairman Taminu Turaki consolidating control, revealing how deeply rooted parties navigate storms not just of weather, but of will.

Key Points:
  • Former Governor Samuel Ortom was escorted out of the PDP NEC Hall in Abuja.
  • The incident occurred during a press briefing by the Turaki-led faction.
  • Voices in a video were heard challenging Ortom's presence, stating, "This is not your PDP."
  • The clash stemmed from parallel meetings scheduled by two opposing PDP factions.
  • The pro-Wike faction was reportedly removed from the premises after a physical altercation.
  • Turaki later accused a serving minister of leading thugs to disrupt the secretariat.
  • He appealed to the international community, claiming democracy is under threat.
This public expulsion underscores the violent theatre of Nigerian party politics, where internal battles for control are fought with a fervor that threatens the very foundations they stand on.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria

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