JUST IN: Anyanwu snubs PDP governors, resumes as national secretary
The embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has resumed duty at the party’s National Headquarters despite the PDP Governors’order
On Friday, the PDP Governors’ Forum, led by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, confirmed Ude-Okoye as the National Secretary,
However, defying the endorsement, FCNN reports that Anyanwu arrived at the PDP National Headquarters at Wadata Plaza shortly after noon,
The PDP has been embroiled in internal crises before and after the 2023 general elections, leading to deep divisions within the party.
In 2023, the PDP’s South East zone nominated Ude-Okoye, a former National Youth Leader, to replace Anyanwu, who had become the party’s governorship candidate in Imo State
The Appeal Court in Enugu ruled in favour of Ude-Okoye on December 20, 2024, and an official notification was sent to the party leadership on December 24.
However, on January 27, 2025, the Court of Appeal in Abuja issued a restraining order, allowing Anyanwu to remain in office until the Supreme Court makes a final ruling.
In response, PDP governors reaffirmed their support for Ude-Okoye during a meeting in Asaba, Delta State, distancing themselves from Anyanwu
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Anyanwu, in a petition to the Inspector General of Police, the Supreme Court, and the Appeal Court, insisted that he remains the legitimate PDP National Secretary.
He described the governors’ backing of Ude-Okoye as a deliberate provocation and called for intervention to prevent further escalation of the crisis.
