Breaking: PDP Accuses Wike of Plot to Halt Jonathan’s Ratification Ceremony

• The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) accused the FCT minister, Nyeosm Wike, of threatening the event venue for Jonathan's ratification ceremony
• PDP confirmed event scheduled for May 30, 2026, despite Wike's threats
• Legal actions initiated to remind the venue of compliance with security protocols

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FCT, Abuja - The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, of threatening to shut down former President Goodluck Jonathan’s ratification ceremony venue in Abuja.

The PDP said Wike threatened to shut down the premises of A Class Event Centre in Abuja if the venue hosts Jonathan’s event.

The National Publicity Secretary of the Interim National Working Committee, Comrade Ini Ememobong, made this known in a statement issued via the committee's X handle @OfficialPDPNig on Friday, May 29, 2026.

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Ememobong said the PDP will resist every attempt to intimidate the opposition party.

“We state here, and for the record, that we had furnished consideration in full to consummate the earlier offer and acceptance.

“Furthermore, we had duly notified all relevant security agencies about the event. We have directed our lawyers to write, reminding A Class Event Centre of these facts.

“Having satisfied these requirements, we reiterate that the special convention to ratify the presidential candidature of President Goodluck Jonathan will hold as scheduled on Saturday, 30th May, 2026, at A Class Event Centre, Wuse 2, Abuja, by 10 a.m.”

Nigerains react

@Oyibocha12

Wike should not be allowed near the President's office; our democracy will crumble under him.

@blacklawyerr

Well done. Anyone who act in furtherance of any illegality or aided illegal convention should get ready to face the law. The law must be enforced.

@haby47

Is this how you want to parade a former PDP National Leader, abeg no embarass we lover of PDP, now is not a good time.

@Jifykool10

GEJ is about to be dragged in the mud. Let's keep watching

@AdeChukwudile

PDP/GEJ all the way. Even if its to hold the special convention ractification under the sun and in the open, we would and nothing would stop it.

@Jfadconsult

Lol... you can't deceive us, even if Amoda and Wike work behind the scenes to field Ebele Jonathan, Nigeria will still be OK.

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