The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary, marking a significant shift within the party’s leadership structure.
Ambassador Iliya Damagum, the PDP’s Acting National Chairman, made the announcement during a press briefing at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. He was joined by key party stakeholders, including Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and other senior members of the party.
Damagum acknowledged that the decision to reinstate Anyanwu—an ally of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike—was a difficult one. “Anyanwu is resuming as the National Secretary. That is why I said it was a critical decision,” he said.
The Acting Chairman also announced the cancellation of the previously scheduled National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, stating instead that an expanded caucus meeting would be held. “At the next caucus, we will take a decision leading to a proper NEC. Like INEC said, they don’t have our notice, so what we will have on June 30th is an extended caucus,” Damagum explained.
This development follows a crucial meeting between PDP leaders and the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday, as the party seeks to navigate internal tensions and chart a course forward ahead of the 2027 general elections.
