The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed Senator Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary following a decisive National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Monday in Abuja.
Speaking to journalists shortly after the 100th NEC session at the party’s national headquarters, Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, explained that the meeting was focused solely on resolving issues surrounding the party’s correspondence with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the national secretary position.
“We just rose from our 100th NEC meeting. It was a one-agenda meeting to discuss the outcome of our interaction with INEC as regards the national secretary,” Damagum said.
“We all agreed that Senator Anyanwu will continue to act as national secretary.”
The decision brings an end to weeks of speculation and internal tensions over the leadership of the PDP secretariat, as the party gears up for key decisions ahead of its forthcoming national convention.
Damagum also disclosed that the next NEC meeting has been scheduled for July 23, when the party is expected to finalize plans for the convention.
He confirmed that both he and Senator Anyanwu will jointly notify INEC of the date, in line with internal protocol.
“The success of today’s meeting has disappointed our detractors who thought it would be rancorous,” Damagum said, responding to speculation of possible division within the party.
“The beauty of the Peoples Democratic Party is that it is the only party in this country that knows the mechanism to solve its own problem, rancour-free.”
He further emphasized the unity witnessed during the session, noting that the turnout and consensus among party leaders were a strong signal of internal cohesion.
“All our governors attended the meeting. All members of NWC were on the same page,” he said.
“You will not be seeing all these press releases and counter-press releases.”
The reaffirmation of Anyanwu’s role comes amid previous legal and political challenges, including court rulings and internal disputes over his return to office.
However, Monday’s NEC resolution appears to have solidified his position, at least for now, as the PDP moves forward.
