The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police over an alleged forgery of his signature on a party letter linked to the PDP’s upcoming national convention.
In three separate petitions dated October 15, 2025, Anyanwu claimed a letter submitted to INEC regarding the 2025 elective convention was forged, citing a fake version of his signature.
The document, dated August 25 and referenced PDP/DOM/GF.2/Vol.1M/25-140, was reportedly sent without his consent or knowledge.
Calling the development “shocking,” he urged the authorities to investigate and prosecute those behind the alleged forgery, accusing some PDP officers and collaborators within INEC of criminal conduct.
However, DAILY GAZETTE’s findings contradict Anyanwu’s claims.
Internal party records reportedly show that he co-signed the letter in question alongside the PDP Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum.
This was also echoed during the party’s 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, where Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, chair of the PDP Governors’ Forum, publicly confirmed that all communications to INEC had been signed by the National Working Committee (NWC).
Notably, Anyanwu was present at the meeting and did not object to this declaration.
Party insiders have interpreted Anyanwu’s petitions as politically motivated, possibly influenced by external pressure.
A South-East NEC member suggested the move was an attempt to create confusion ahead of the scheduled convention in Ibadan.
Anyanwu, a known ally of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has had a turbulent tenure.
Although he was briefly removed from office, the Supreme Court reversed that decision in March, reinstating him as National Secretary.
Despite the controversy, the PDP leadership insists the convention plans remain on course.
