Fresh political tensions appear to be brewing within the ruling party in the Federal Capital Territory following a controversial Facebook exchange involving Abuja South House of Representatives aspirant Jenifer Raymond and PDP media spokesperson Muhammed Isah Hassan.
The exchange, which has since sparked conversations across political circles in Gwagwalada and the wider FCT, began after Jenifer Raymond reacted to reports that activist Aisha Yesufu had declared interest under the NDC in the FCT while another commissioner was also allegedly eyeing the same political office.
In a strongly worded post seen by Chronicles Reporters, Jenifer Raymond appeared to take a swipe at the APC leadership structure in the FCT, accusing the party of neglecting loyal members while empowering a select few.
“APC keep playing with your members then you will learn the hard way. Chop alone and die alone,” she wrote.
Her statement immediately triggered reactions from supporters and political observers, including Muhammed Isah Hassan, a known PDP voice in Gwagwalada and loyal supporter of former Senate Minority Leader Phillip Aduda.
Responding under the comment section, Muhammed wrote:
“Nothing go happen, if it happens yesterday, today is a different game. The opposition are not ready yet, just keep calm and watch.”
However, the conversation took another turn when Jenifer Raymond questioned his political allegiance directly.
“Are you a member of APC? Asking respectfully,” she replied.
Muhammed Isah Hassan then fired back with a rhetorical response that has now gained traction among political supporters online:
“What is the criteria for one to be a member?”
The exchange has since generated heated debate among political stakeholders in Abuja South, with many interpreting the conversation as a reflection of deeper frustrations and possible internal cracks within the APC structure ahead of the 2027 political build-up in the FCT.
Political analysts monitoring developments in Gwagwalada believe the public confrontation also exposes the growing confidence of opposition voices who are increasingly engaging ruling party members openly on governance, loyalty, and political inclusion.
Observers say the emergence of new political interests in the FCT, combined with unresolved grievances among grassroots party members, may reshape alliances ahead of future elections.
While neither the APC leadership in the FCT nor the PDP officially responded to the online exchange as of press time, the conversation continues to dominate political discussions across local forums and social media platforms in Abuja South.
For many young political actors in Gwagwalada, the incident reflects a bigger issue — the battle for relevance, recognition, and control ahead of what is expected to become one of the most fiercely contested political seasons in the FCT.