Serious tension show for Abuja on Saturday as suspected thugs scatter one faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) meeting shortly after them don ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as their presidential candidate for 2027 election.

The group, wey dey under Kabiru Turaki-led factional Interim National Working Committee, first gather for their Area 10 office after security operatives block their original venue, A-Class Event Centre.According to reports, the party leaders move go Area 10 to quickly conduct their Special National Convention, where dem formally endorse Jonathan.After the ratification, dem return to the original venue to engage security personnel wey dey stationed there.Na for that moment wahala start.

Eyewitness talk say some hoodlums arrive in two coaster buses, carrying heavy sticks, and launch sudden attack on party officials, journalists, and other people wey dey the scene.The attack force many people to run for safety, and in the process, one journalist phone was snatched.The situation later calm down after police and other security agents intervene.Before the incident, Turaki talk say members get constitutional right to gather peacefully and stress say their group no dey interested in violence.He encourage supporters to remain calm and avoid any provocation, insisting say the real battle go happen during election through voting.He also emphasise say Nigeria pass any individual or group and express confidence say their faction go win when the time reach.Turaki thank party members for their turnout and urge them to go back safely to their various destinations.The incident highlight ongoing internal crisis within PDP and raise concerns about political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections.