The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is grappling with internal crisis after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed that Senator Samuel Anyanwu remains the recognized National Secretary of the party.
This development was revealed during the 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja.
A fact-finding committee, led by Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, informed the NEC that INEC cited a Supreme Court judgment and lack of due process in removing Anyanwu.
According to INEC, Anyanwu has not been officially removed from office, and any such action must comply with a 21-day notice requirement.
The NEC has resolved to reconvene on June 30 to further deliberate on the matter and initiate the necessary procedures for Anyanwu's removal in line with the party's constitution and the Electoral Act.
This decision is expected to further strain relations between the PDP leadership and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, a close ally of Anyanwu.
Wike recently accused the party leadership of reneging on previous agreements and announced his withdrawal from reconciliation efforts.
The reconciliation committee chaired by former Senate President Bukola Saraki convened an emergency meeting, but the outcome remains unclear.
In a bid to move forward, the NEC ratified the composition of the Committee on the National Convention and the Zoning Committee for National Offices. The convention is scheduled for August 28-30, 2025.
PDP Board of Trustees Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, called for reconciliation among warring factions. He urged the party to begin a genuine reconciliation process led by respected elders and rooted in grassroots engagement.
The PDP's internal crisis deepens as the party struggles to reconcile its internal differences and prepare for the upcoming national convention. With tensions running high, the party's future hangs in the balance, and many are watching to see how the situation unfolds.
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