The embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagum, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, accusing the party’s suspended National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, of leading a violent invasion of the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja.

In the petition dated October 3, Damagum alleged that Anyanwu stormed the party headquarters with a group of thugs in an attempt to forcefully install a factional leadership.

He further named suspended party officials — Abdulrahman Mohammed (Vice Chairman, North Central), Kamaldeen Ajibade (National Legal Adviser), Okechukwu Osuoha (Deputy Legal Adviser), and Umaru Bature (National Organising Secretary) — as part of the alleged plot.

According to Damagum, the group’s actions were allegedly backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

“To our utmost shock, on Monday, November 3, 2025, the suspended Sen. Samuel Anyanwu violently invaded the National Secretariat of our party with thugs mobilized by his aides — Arthur Bruno, Emmanuel Okoronkwo, and Chidiebere Egwu,” the petition read.

“They brandished dangerous weapons, including guns, knives, cutlasses, and sticks, broke into offices, attacked staff, fired tear gas, and disrupted activities at the Secretariat.”

Damagum stated that a female staff member collapsed from the effects of tear gas and had to be revived, while three others sustained varying degrees of injuries.

“Currently, three of our staff members — Mr. Terna Tergba, Mrs. Cecilia Ukwayi, and Mr. Innocent Ezekiel — are receiving treatment in the hospital,” he added.

He further alleged that the invaders broke into his office and attempted to install Abdulrahman Mohammed as the Acting National Chairman of the PDP.

The petition called on the police to investigate the invasion, ensure the safety of PDP staff, and bring those responsible to justice.