Happening Now: PDP Reinstates Wike’s Ally, Samuel Anyanwu, as National Secretary

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially reinstated Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary, resolving a contentious internal issue.

Addressing Journalists in Abuja today , Ambassador Iliya Damagum, the Acting National Chairman of the PDP, confirmed the decision.

He was joined by key party leaders  including Chairman of PDP Governors Forum and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed as well as  former Senate President Bukola Saraki.

Damagum admitted that reinstating Anyanwu was a difficult but necessary decision, ultimately supported by a majority within the party’s leadership structure.

As part of the development, the planned National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting Billed for next Monday has been cancelled.

Instead, the party will convene an expanded Caucus meeting on June 30, where further decisions will be made regarding a full NEC meeting.

Damagum noted that INEC had not received formal notice of a NEC, reinforcing the need to hold only an extended caucus for now.

This move signals a potential consolidation of influence within the party, especially among allies of Nyesom Wike, Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT).