By Gloria Ikibah
A heated altercation broke out on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja during an ongoing Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting.
The tension escalated when party chieftain Sunday Ude-Okoye was denied entry into the meeting, which was being presided over by the Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagun with the BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, delivering a speech.
Upon gaining access to the hall, Ude-Okoye greeted members at the high table but conspicuously ignored his political rival, Samuel Anyanwu. Shortly after, suspected thugs forcefully ejected Ude-Okoye, sparking a physical confrontation.
Amid the chaos, journalists were ushered out for a closed-door session, while Ude-Okoye stood outside, protesting what he described as injustice. He accused the party of favoring Anyanwu’s allies, who were granted entry while his own supporters were blocked.
As the meeting continued behind closed doors, Ude-Okoye remained at the gate, voicing his grievances over the unfolding political tussle.