PDP Finally Reinstates Wike’s Ally, Anyanwu, as National Secretary
- The Peoples Democratic Party has reinstated Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary, as announced by Acting National Chairman Iliya Damagum during a press conference in Abuja.
- The decision comes after a meeting with the Independent National Electoral Commission , where Chairman Mahmood Yakubu emphasized adherence to a Supreme Court judgment regarding party leadership.
- Anyanwu's reinstatement follows a complex dispute over the secretary position, where he faced opposition from party members and litigated against prior rulings favoring Sunday Udeh-Okoye.
- Damagum stated the decision to readmit Anyanwu was 'difficult', highlighting the internal divisions but acknowledging acceptance by many party members.
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PDP reinstates Wike's Ally, Anyanwu, as National Secretary - Daily Trust
The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reinstated Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary. Ambassador Iliya Damagum, Acting National Chairman of the party, announced this at a press briefing which held at the PDP headquarter in Abuja, on Wednesday. Damagum, flanked by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and other stakeholders, said the decision to accept Anyanwu into the National Working C…
Wike Rebukes PDP Chair Damagum Over Directive to Anyanwu
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticised the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, for directing Samuel Anyanwu to resume as the party’s National Secretary, calling the move “illegal” and a reflection of weak leadership. Wike made the remarks on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, during the inauguration of interchange bridges along an arterial road in Abuja. His …
PDP Chieftain Emmanuel Deeyah Blasts Party Leadership Over Late Reinstatement of Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary
A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Emmanuel Deeyah, has criticised The post PDP Chieftain Emmanuel Deeyah Blasts Party Leadership Over Late Reinstatement of Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary appeared first on The Herald.
Anyanwu’s reinstatement as national secretary bitter pill – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party has reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary, following pressure from the Independent National Electoral Commission. The decision, described as a ‘bitter pill,’ was announced on Wednesday by the party’s Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, during a media briefing at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja. Damagum said the … The post Anyanwu’s reinstatement as national secretary bitter …
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