The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that the dissolution of its Akwa Ibom State executive committee and the appointment of a caretaker committee are final, stressing that no individual— including National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu—has the authority to overturn the decision.
Speaking at an interactive session with journalists on Thursday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, criticised Anyanwu, an ally of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, for attempting to void the action of the National Working Committee (NWC).
He described the move as unconstitutional and outside the scope of the National Secretary’s office. Ologunagba explained that, by the PDP Constitution, only the National Chairman is empowered to summon meetings of the party’s organs. He noted that the 607th NWC meeting, where the Akwa Ibom decision was reached, was properly convened with 16 out of 18 members in attendance, making the outcome valid and binding.
He also pushed back against rumours of internal conflict between the Acting National Chairman and the National Secretary over recent congresses and caretaker appointments, saying such speculation was unfounded. According to him, many misunderstand the role and powers of the National Secretary, which do not include countermanding duly taken NWC decisions. 025 Convention to Hold as Planned Ologunagba reaffirmed that preparations for the party’s elective National Convention in Ibadan are fully on track.
He said all committees involved are working round the clock to ensure a seamless event. Advertisements “The Ibadan convention is on course. It is holding as planned. The committees are working hard, and I can assure you that Ibadan is waiting to receive the PDP. Nothing and nobody will stop the convention from holding,” he stated. He claimed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was unsettled by the PDP’s reorganization efforts ahead of future elections.
Ologunagba also dismissed President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day address, calling it a bundle of unverified statistics. He challenged the President to clarify how recent government loans are being utilized. Advertisements The PDP’s latest stance underscores growing internal tensions but signals the party leadership’s resolve to enforce discipline and maintain control over its restructuring process.