The Eminent Stakeholders and Concerned Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reaffirmed Senator Sam Anyanwu as the party’s duly elected and substantive National Secretary.
This reaffirmation was made in a communiqué read by FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, following a closed-door meeting held in Abuja on Monday. The meeting, which gathered prominent PDP figures from across the country, was aimed at addressing the ongoing internal crisis threatening the stability of the party.
According to Wike, the decision to back Anyanwu aligns with the Supreme Court judgment and relevant sections of the PDP constitution—specifically Sections 36(1)(a)(b)(c), 47(3)(5), and 48(1)(i). He said the party’s troubles stem largely from a few individuals who have continuously ignored these constitutional provisions.
The stakeholders expressed deep concern over what they described as a drift toward self-annihilation, warning that failure to uphold internal democracy, equity, and justice could lead the party into extinction.
The communiqué emphasized that only Senator Anyanwu, in his capacity as National Secretary, has the legal mandate to issue notices for party meetings—including those of the National Convention, NEC, National Caucus, and NWC. Any notices or actions issued without his authority were declared null and void.
The stakeholders also demanded that the acting National Chairman and Senator Anyanwu jointly issue a notice to INEC for the next NEC meeting, in line with the party’s rules.
Reaffirming commitment to party unity and lawfulness, Wike urged members to reject divisive tactics and back the National Reconciliation Committee led by Senator Bukola Saraki.
In a significant political statement, the stakeholders resolved that the PDP must zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, citing the need for fairness and respect for federal character following the eight-year presidency of Muhammadu Buhari, a northerner.
What you should know
The PDP is facing a leadership crisis that has stalled party cohesion since its loss in the 2023 general elections. The latest reaffirmation of Senator Anyanwu aims to stabilize party operations and prepare for the 2027 elections—with a clear push for southern representation at the top.
