The political rift rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a brand new twist as leaders of the celebration within the South East have thrown their full weight behind Senator Samuel Anyanwu, insisting on his continued recognition because the celebration’s genuine Nationwide Secretary.
At a strategic assembly held in Abakaliki, key figures of the celebration from the area—together with former Abia State Governor Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, Senators Michael Amah Nnachi and Paulinus Igwe Nwagu, Hon. Jones Onyeriri, Barr. Ukpai Ukairo, Rt. Hon. Mike Ahumibe, and chairmen of the Imo and Abia PDP chapters—issued a communiqué reaffirming Anyanwu’s legitimacy.
Citing a Supreme Court docket verdict which confirmed Anyanwu’s place, the leaders known as on the PDP Nationwide Working Committee (NWC) to conform absolutely with the ruling, urging it to ignore any factional choices that contradict the court docket’s directive.
Particularly, they dismissed a current assembly allegedly convened by Chief Ali Odefa, labeling it as unconstitutional and illegitimate.
The communiqué pointed to a number of court docket judgments which, in keeping with the group, validate Odefa’s suspension and expulsion from the celebration.
In addition they demanded that contempt expenses be filed in opposition to him for actions they are saying undermine the authority of the judiciary.
Past the management tussle, the stakeholders known as for instant congresses to be performed in Ebonyi and Anambra States, stressing that each states at present lack acknowledged State Working Committees.
The assembly noticed an expression of confidence within the celebration’s reconciliation course of led by former Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki.
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The leaders praised the committee’s efforts and warned in opposition to any makes an attempt to derail its work, referencing a controversial gathering in Enugu which they deemed an affront to unity and due course of.
“The Enugu assembly has no authorized foundation,” they acknowledged. “We reject it outright and reaffirm our assist for the Saraki-led peace course of which we imagine will restore order and respect for the structure.”
The South East PDP leaders had been categorical in emphasizing that solely Anyanwu is empowered to behave as Nationwide Secretary, warning that any paperwork or choices issued with out his endorsement could be thought of null and void.
“The PDP Structure is evident: the Deputy Nationwide Secretary acts solely within the absence of the Nationwide Secretary—not instead of him. Any deviation is unconstitutional and unacceptable,” the communiqué learn.
Chief Chidiebere Egwu, just lately affirmed because the PDP’s Nationwide Vice Chairman (South East), echoed the feelings throughout a separate assembly in Abuja, reiterating assist for Senator Anyanwu and describing the Enugu assembly as a political misstep.
The message from the South East PDP is unambiguous: respect the courts, uphold the structure, and rally round reputable management for the celebration to maneuver ahead.
