PDP Reinstates Wike Ally Anyanwu Amid Internal Party Tensions

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary, marking a significant development within the party’s internal structure.

Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, made the announcement during a press briefing held at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja Nigeria, on Wednesday. Damagum was joined by top party figures including Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and former Senate President Bukola Saraki.

The decision, according to Damagum, was not an easy one for the National Working Committee (NWC). He described the return of Anyanwu—who is widely seen as an ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike—as a “critical” move for the party.

“This was a difficult decision,” Damagum said. “Anyanwu is resuming as the National Secretary. Like INEC said, they don’t have our notice, so what we will have on June 30th is an extended Caucus meeting.”

He also confirmed that the planned National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting has been shelved. “We will have an expanded Caucus, and at that meeting, a decision will be made that will lead to a properly constituted NEC,” he explained.

The reinstatement follows high-level consultations, including a meeting between PDP leaders and the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday.

Senator Anyanwu’s return is expected to influence ongoing negotiations and power realignments ahead of the party’s anticipated internal reforms and 2027 election strategy.