The political chess game in Gwagwalada is entering dangerous waters as new revelations emerge about a secret meeting allegedly held by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders. According to credible insider accounts obtained by Chronicles Reporters, the meeting was not just about defending outgoing chairman Abu Giri from criticism—it was part of a broader deal that could redraw Gwagwalada’s political map.
Excerpts from the leaked meeting detail a shocking arrangement: former senator Philip Aduda was reportedly positioned to back the PDP machinery in the chairmanship race, with a promise that once victory is secured, he would decamp to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The plan, insiders allege, was to hand over the PDP structure to Aduda, clearing his path for a future House of Representatives or senatorial bid.
Even more troubling is the revelation that residents from Quarters Ward in Gwagwalada were allegedly conscripted into the plan to provide grassroots cover. One community elder who spoke on condition of anonymity described it as “a dangerous and wicked plot” designed to deceive both PDP loyalists and unsuspecting voters.
This revelation gives fresh context to the PDP chairman’s earlier remarks where he admitted instructing his media team not to criticize Abu Giri, despite widespread public discontent with his failed leadership. What once looked like loyalty to an outgoing chairman may now be seen as a tactical silence—a shield meant to preserve the political bargaining power of the party elite.
APC flag bearer Hon. Usman Yahaya, who had earlier dismissed PDP’s “fake propaganda,” is doubling down on his appeal for residents to focus on competence rather than political scheming. He warned that voters must “shine their eyes” and resist manipulation from elite interests bent on using Gwagwalada as a stepping stone.
The stakes could not be higher. With Mohammed Kasim rumored as PDP’s preferred successor, Abu Giri shielded from criticism, and Philip Aduda allegedly positioned for a political crossover, residents are asking: is the 2025 chairmanship election truly about grassroots governance or just another elite bargain struck behind closed doors?
As the campaign drums grow louder, Gwagwalada stands at a crossroads. Will the people reward years of backroom deals, or will they demand a new era of accountability, transparency, and capacity-based leadership?