Turaki Calls on Trump to ‘Save Democracy’ Amid PDP Headquarters Chaos

Kabiru Turaki, national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on former U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene to safeguard democracy in Nigeria.

Speaking to journalists on Monday after gaining access to the PDP secretariat in Abuja, Turaki expressed concern over what he described as “actions undermining democracy and progress” in the country.

“I want to call on President Trump; what is at stake is not just the safety of Nigerian Christians,” Turaki said. “Democracy is under threat. I’m calling on all other developed nations: come and save Nigeria, come and save democracy.”

The appeal comes amid heightened tensions at the PDP national headquarters, where chaos erupted on Tuesday as supporters of rival factions clashed. Police were forced to deploy teargas to disperse rioting members.

The confrontation involved the faction led by Turaki and supporters of Nyesom Wike. Both groups had scheduled separate meetings at Wadata Plaza, with the Turaki-led executive claiming legitimate leadership of the party.

Police Fire Teargas to Disperse Clashes at PDP Headquarters in Abuja

Turaki accused Wike and his supporters of employing thugs outside the party secretariat, alleging that some police officers shielded the perpetrators. Meanwhile, Samuel Anyanwu, national secretary of the Wike faction, led members of his group for their planned Board of Trustees and National Executive Committee meetings.

At one point, police ordered all individuals to leave the premises, later using teargas to restore order as supporters of both camps clashed outside the compound.

The standoff highlights ongoing leadership disputes within Nigeria’s main opposition party and comes amid broader concerns about political stability in the country.