Barely days to a pivotal National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faces a fresh political storm as the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) prepares to take possession of its national secretariat in Abuja over decades-long Ground Rent defaults.
The FCTA, on Friday, confirmed that it will begin enforcement of revocation orders affecting 4,794 properties across high-value districts of the capital, including the PDP headquarters, on Monday, May 26, 2025.
The move follows the expiration of a 21-day grace period given to defaulting property owners to pay their debts, some of which date back 43 years.
The total outstanding ground rent stands at N6.9 billion, according to FCTA officials.
If carried out, the action could force the PDP to relocate or suspend its NEC meeting scheduled for Tuesday, potentially intensifying its internal leadership crisis.
The party is already grappling with factional divisions and strained loyalties.The looming seizure of the party’s secretariat has sparked allegations of political sabotage.
The PDP has reacted with suspicion.
When contacted, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated tersely: “We will deal with it on Monday,” signalling possible legal action or political resistance.