PDP National Working Committee Disowns Reinstatement of Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary

Strategic Insights -

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from the reinstatement of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party's National Secretary, upholding the resolution of the 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The move comes after extensive consultations with key stakeholders, including state governors, the Board of Trustees (BoT), and the National Assembly caucus of the party. Despite these efforts, the NWC has refused to acknowledge the reinstatement, citing procedural irregularities and the binding resolution of the NEC.

Key Takeaways:

  • The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disowned the reinstatement of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party's National Secretary.
  • The NWC cited procedural irregularities and the binding resolution of the NEC in refusing to recognize the reinstatement.
  • The proposed 100th meeting of the NEC, previously scheduled for June 30, has not been canceled or postponed, as per the resolution of the 99th NEC meeting.
  • Senator Samuel Anyanwu was scheduled to resume as National Secretary of the Party, but this decision was supposedly contrary to the resolution of the 99th NEC meeting.
  • The Acting National Chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum, made the announcements in a press briefing on June 25, 2025.
  • The Board of Trustees (BoT), state governors, and the National Assembly caucus of the party were consulted in the extensive consultations that followed the 99th NEC meeting.
  • The National Working Committee (NWC) comprises Amb. Taofeek Arapaja - Deputy National Chairman (South); Hon. (Arc) Setonji Koshoedo - Acting National Secretary; Hon. Ahmed Yayari Mohammed - National Treasurer; Sir. Okechukwu Obiechina Daniel - National Auditor; Hon. Debo Ologunagba - National Publicity Secretary; Woyengikuro Daniel Ph.D - National Financial Secretary; High Chief Ali Odefa - National Vice Chairman (South East); Hon. Emmanuel Ogidi- Caretaker Committee Chairman (South South); Hon. (Mrs) Amina Darasimi D. Bryhm - National Woman Leader; Senator Hayatu Bello Gwarzo, and Hon. Ajisafe Kamoru Toyese - National Vice Chairman (South West).

Statistics:

  • June 25, 2025: The date of the press briefing by Acting National Chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum, wherein he announced the reinstatement of Senator Samuel Anyanwu.
  • June 30, 2025: The scheduled date of the 100th NEC meeting, as per the resolution of the 99th NEC meeting.
  • 99th NEC meeting: The meeting that scheduled the 100th NEC meeting for June 30, 2025, and referred all matters relating to the office of the National Secretary to the 100th NEC meeting.
  • 100th NEC meeting: The meeting that has not been canceled or postponed, as per the resolution of the 99th NEC meeting.

Sources:

  • THEWILL (2025, June 25)
  • Joint Statement by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)