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A fresh storm has erupted in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as National Secretary, Senator Samuel N. Anyanwu, has issued a scathing rebuke to the party’s National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, accusing him and members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of flouting the party’s constitution and acting beyond their powers.

In a strongly worded letter dated October 1, 2025, made available to POLITICS NIGERIA, Senator Anyanwu rejected the controversial dissolution of the Akwa Ibom and Cross River State working committees, describing the decision as “illegal, provocative and grossly unacceptable.” He declared that the purported resolutions reached at the September 30 NWC meeting were null and void.

‘You Have Violated the Constitution’

Anyanwu did not mince words as he reminded Damagum of Section 36 (1) (b) and (e) of the PDP Constitution (2017 as amended), which clearly assigns the responsibility of convening meetings of critical party organs—including the National Convention, NEC, National Caucus, and NWC—to the office of the National Secretary.

He accused the National Chairman of bypassing these constitutional provisions, warning that any action taken outside due process cannot stand.

“You should be aware that any action or decisions purportedly reached by an illegally constituted NWC is null and void and of no effect,” Anyanwu stated.

The internal crisis was triggered by a press statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, announcing the dissolution of the Akwa Ibom and Cross River State working committees and their replacement with caretaker committees.

Anyanwu swiftly disowned the move, clarifying that no valid NWC meeting was convened by his office, making any resolutions from such a gathering unconstitutional.

“The decision to undermine the duties of my office as provided by the party constitution is provocative and grossly unacceptable by me,” he said.

‘Retrace Your Steps’ — Anyanwu Warns Damagum

The National Secretary, in a clear message to Damagum and other NWC members, called for strict adherence to the PDP constitution to avoid deepening the leadership crisis.

“It is high time you retraced your steps and conduct yourself and the affairs of our party in strict compliance with the PDP constitution 2017 as amended. A stitch in time saves nine,” he warned. This explosive exchange has laid bare widening cracks within the PDP’s national leadership, coming at a sensitive time as the opposition party works to reposition itself for the 2027 general elections.

Party insiders fear the power struggle between top officials could escalate further if internal procedures are not restored, threatening the party’s unity and electoral strategy.

fergie001:
Anyanwu Wike, you never start cry.

Damagum is teaching you the lesson you people used him to teach others. Calabar Carnival 1.0 will not be approved, Calabar Carnival 2nd edition will also not be approved, you no go cry ke.

He is crying now because the Akwa Ibom State PDP exco that was firmly in the hands of the Governor has been dissolved.

AMINDA:
Interesting. I always enjoy your legal views on these matters. Do you think Wike/Anyanwu have the cards to scuttle or prevent the PDP convention from taking place without any legal rancour or that ship has sailed?

DeLaRue:
I am not familiar with the constitution of PDP, however, if the constitution states that only the National Secretary can initiate a meeting, it would be illegal for the National Chairman to do otherwise, particularly when the National Secretary is available and in office.

Some of the alleged provisions in the constitution of some of Nigeria's parties are perplexing. Why on earth would a constitution make one official the sole person that can call a meeting. That is poor risk management, and a recipe for logjams. That constitution needs to be amended.

Now they will have parallel state working committees in Akwa Ibom, and Cross Rivers state.

This will go to court, and create new a uncertainty around the party.

fergie001:
Every Party is supreme in its own affairs. No Court can stop the PDP Convention unless the NWC or NEC so deem fit. In this case, Makinde is fully involved and has an interest, the Convention will be holding in his state so he has all the cards now.

AMINDA:
That's reassuring. I'm convinced Makinde has the financial war-chest to slug it out with any contender including Jonathan. It remains to be seen if pressure or other political intrigues from Bala Mohammed can tip the scale in favour of Jonathan if he decides to contest.

fergie001:
Anyanwu Wike, you never start cry.

Damagum is teaching you the lesson you people used him to teach others. Calabar Carnival 1.0 will not be approved, Calabar Carnival 2nd edition will also not be approved, you no go cry ke.

He is crying now because the Akwa Ibom State PDP exco that was firmly in the hands of the Governor has been dissolved.

yarimo:
from your comment it's clear you didn't read what he said or you are encouraging the party to go against the party constitution just because you don't like WIKE

yarimo:
15 agreed or not. They must obey what the party constitution said in the respect of the office of National secretary isn't that simple

buckeyemedia:
Go and ask the United Nations General Assembly, 202 say Israel na rogue nation, 1 country use veto vote to annul everything, yet u are here complaining?

Nonsense hypocrisy.

AK481:
Make dem no sack wike , make them dem beat around the bush to please wike .

Very unserious party .anyway, the serious ones have left the party for them

fergie001:
You have 18 NWC members

15 agree on something, then you as a Secretary refuse to implement it. Isn't that insubordination?

The Chairman decides to write himself, and you are warning the Chairman, will this happen in your party, the APC?

fergie001:
You have 18 NWC members

15 agree on something, then you as a Secretary refuse to implement it. Isn't that insubordination?

The Chairman decides to write himself, and you are warning the Chairman, will this happen in your party, the APC?

fergie001:
Jonathan wants to contest. For the Presidency to start issuing reminders about him, they've got Intel he intends to run. Jonathan wants a clean ride, just himself v Tinubu. An Obi or Atiku will make it tight for him and cut into his main base.
I understand he stopped Diri from defecting, he doesn't want the PDP.

Makinde has no intentions to beat Tinubu, he wants to win Oyo for PDP. It will be very difficult for him so the best thing is to do a Kwankwaso. It will have been difficult for RMK to win Kano if he hadn't flown the kite for President, that's what GSM wants to do. For Makinde, it's about his successor not to beat Tinubu.

Atiku isn't stepping down for anyone, he has pulled people into the ADC, spent time and finance, he will rather lose at the Primaries than step down for anyone. That has always been his motto.

Peter Obi will not run under the ADC, he will leave..... Party is unknown for now.
Therein lies Jonathan's dilemma.

For Tinubu, he doesn't want any Southerner at alllllll, puts him at a big disadvantage.

fergie001:
Anyanwu Wike, you never start cry.

Damagum is teaching you the lesson you people used him to teach others. Calabar Carnival 1.0 will not be approved, Calabar Carnival 2nd edition will also not be approved, you no go cry ke.

He is crying now because the Akwa Ibom State PDP exco that was firmly in the hands of the Governor has been dissolved.

seunmsg:
The drama in PDP never ends. It has now turned to a season film.

They keep releasing one season after the other. Hopefully, we shall be here to see everything to the end

Nemere2020:
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Chief Olawale Edun has said the last time Nigeria’s economy looked stable was about a decade ago.

He made this statement during his maiden press conference as Minister of Finance where he outlined President Bola Tinubu’s vision, agenda and strategy for the economy.

He said, “I think as we all know, we are not where we should be. The economy is barely growing above the rate of population growth.

“But it was not always so, and I think in trying to look at the way forward, if we now have a situation of slow growth, double-digit inflation, weak/depreciating exchange rate, as well as security concerns that are resulting in an economy that is not growing and not taking Nigerians out of poverty.

“If we think back to the last time when the economy was stable- when it was growing, when inflation was low, and the interest rate was affordable, that period was about a decade ago. Growth was about 6% in 2013 and 2014.”

https://nairametrics.com/2023/09/01/the-last-time-nigerias-economy-was-stable-was-about-a-decade-ago-wale-edun/

anonimi:
May 1, 2025

May Day: Hunger, unemployment, insecurity real— Tinubu

According to him: “The theme demands our collective attention and serves as a stark reminder of the need to create an environment where every worker feels safe, valued, and empowered to contribute to the growth and prosperity of our nation. As your President, I assure you that this administration is committed to creating such an environment for the common good.”

On the economic hardship, he noted that while it is a global phenomenon, its effects on Nigerians are particularly severe.

Tinubu said: “I am aware of the peculiarities of the economic hardship Nigerians face—rising living costs, hunger, insecurity, unemployment, and the loss of livelihoods. These challenges are real and demand definitive solutions, which I am poised to address as your President.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/may-day-hunger-unemployment-insecurity-real-tinubu/

Exousiang01:
I am watching for those e-rats that will still blame this on the Jagaban