{"id":199992,"date":"2026-05-31T23:11:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T22:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/police-blockade-of-pdp-convention-attack-on-nigeria-democracy-agbedi"},"modified":"2026-05-31T23:11:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T22:11:25","slug":"police-blockade-of-pdp-convention-attack-on-nigeria-democracy-agbedi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/police-blockade-of-pdp-convention-attack-on-nigeria-democracy-agbedi","title":{"rendered":"Police blockade of PDP convention attack on Nigeria democracy \u2013 Agbedi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, caucus leader at the House Of Representatives, Fred Agbedi, has frowned at the Nigeria police blockade of the party\u2019s convention.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Sunday, Agbedi described the action as an attack on Nigeria\u2019s democracy.<\/p>\n<p>Operatives of the Nigeria police on Saturday allegedly barricaded roads leading to the venue scheduled for the ratification of former President Goodluck Jonathan as the presidential candidate of the Taminu Turaki-led faction of the PDP.<\/p>\n<p>Reacting to the incident, Agbedi said, \u201cThey blocked the entire route, denied Nigerians access to the road, and prevented the PDP from using a venue it had lawfully secured for its convention.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFaced with what we believe was an attempt to shrink the political space, the PDP leadership, supporters, and members stood their ground and remained vigilant, ensuring that the convention was not aborted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn a democracy, these are troubling signs that should concern every citizen. Any attempt to restrict legitimate political activities undermines democratic values and raises serious questions about the country\u2019s commitment to free, fair, and open political participation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNigerians must remain vigilant in defending democratic space and constitutional freedoms.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, caucus leader at the House Of Representatives, Fred Agbedi, has frowned at the Nigeria police blockade of the party\u2019s convention. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Sunday, Agbedi described the action as an attack on Nigeria\u2019s democracy. 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