Politics

Anyanwu’s alleged Removal: Another Tale of Falsehood ….His Position Remains Untouchable till December, 2025 – Court

Published

12 months ago

February 14, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Sam Daddy

February 13, 2025

Press Statement

Anyanwu’s alleged Removal: Another Tale of Falsehood
….His Position Remains Untouchable till December, 2025 – Court

Our phones have been inundated with calls regarding a misleading story on the social media claiming that the Acting National Chairman of PDP, Amb Umar Iliya Damagun has bowed to pressure and purpotedly recognized Hon Udeh Okoye as “substantive” National Secretary.

This is not true. It is fake news and another tale of falsehood been peddled by desperate politicians and mischief makers working against the unity of PDP in a bid to continue to massage their political ego and illusions.

First, a statement credited to one Debo Olagunagba, the official spokesperson of Hon Udeh Okoye gave credence to the misleading story resulting to the public reactions or outcry. He claimed that the decision to recognize Hon Okoye was taken during an NWC meeting. Few hours after the statement was circulated, we tactically maintained a dignified silence to allow the mischief makers cruise on a fake ecstasy.

It is pertinent to clarify that members of the PDP National Working Committee never sat again after their last meeting penultimate week at the Wadata Plaza or anywhere whatsoever to take such decision on behalf of the party contrary to the statement credited to Deba Olagunagba. Infact, Dabo has absconded from duties since after he indulged himself in the business of demarketing the party.

However, the truth of the matter is that the position of the National Secretary currently occupied by Distinguished Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu is facing no threat and should not have faced any threat whatsoever after a Federal High Court, Abuja in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/1580/2023 ordered that the PDP, being the first defendant in the matter cannot arbitrarily remove (Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu) without following the laid down procedure in Article 47 of the Constitution of the Peoples Democratic Party (as amended in 2027).

The Court further ordered that every National Officer of PDP elected pursuant to Article 47 and 49 of the Constitution of the Peoples Democratic Party (as amended in 2027) is entitled to serve out his tenure of four (4) years as provided by Article 47 (1) of the PDP Constitution.

Furthering, the court ordered that any meeting held or resolution reached by the PDP, the Acting National Chairman, the PDP NEC, or the PDP NWC to prematurely remove the National Secretary (Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu) whose tenure of office is still running or prevent him from exercising the powers or performing the functions of his office in violation of Article 47(1) of the Constitution of the Peoples Democratic Party (as amended in 2017) is null, void and of no effect.

It is worthy to note that barely two years after this judgement was obtained, neither the PDP, the Acting National Chairman, the PDP NEC and NWC respectively has vacated this order. This is to say that up till today, this court judgement still subsists. The public is therefore enjoined to disregard the misleading and mischievous story from Dabo Olagunagba, an acclaimed official spokesperson of Hon Udeh Okoye and his group as Senator Anyanwu remains the National Secretary of PDP.

While, Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu, in his capacity as the authentic, undeniable and irrevocable National Secretary continues to perform his duties, he therefore urges all PDP faithful across the 36 states, the FCT and the globe at large to be steadfast, loyal and dedicated to the programmes of the party now that PDP is working assiduously to provide viable, and effective opposition to the cruel and insensitive administration of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

Signed

Ikenna ONUOHA, Ph.D, Mnipr
Special Adviser, Media

Politics

How Buhari shocked me 6 months into his administration – Oyegun

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4 hours ago

February 7, 2026

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Chairman, Policy Manifesto Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, John Odigie-Oyegun, says former president Muhammadu Buhari gave him the shock of his life, six months into his administration as Nigeria’s leader.

Oyegun made this disclosure on Friday when he featured in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’.

He revealed that as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, he went to tell Buhari that he was not delivering his election promises to Nigerians but that the late president told him he would not rule with strictness, but rather wanted to show Nigerians that he is a true civilian president.

The former APC National Chairman lamented that it became business as usual, from there.

“I was national chairman of the APC. Six months or less into our assuming office, fairly alarmed, I went to the late President Buhari for a one-on-one talk. I said Mr President, this is not what the people were expecting. They wanted a bit of the old president Buhari.

“And he explained to me, Mr Chairman, I have learned my lesson. I was shocked. And don’t forget at that time, a lot of prominent Nigerians took their holidays abroad, just to be sure and see what this new sheriff in town will be.

“Buhari told me he wants to now show the people that he’s a true civilian president in Agbada. And by the time we finished the conversation, I said Oh God, we are finished. Because, if he’s not ready to be strict, what’s the point?

“Weeks later, months later, years later, I was proven correct. And of course, it became business as usual, only that they are a new set of tenants in Aso Rock. That was a shocker,” he said.

Politics

Electoral Reform: Dino alleges senate’s plot to rig 2027 election

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1 day ago

February 6, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Former lawmaker, Dino Melaye Esq, has raised concerns over the Senate’s reported rejection of the electronic transmission of election results.

The move, according to Melaye, is a clear endorsement of election rigging and an indication of a sinister plan to rig the 2027 elections.

In a statement on Friday, the former lawmaker criticized the Senate’s decision, stating that it undermines the credibility of the electoral process.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC chieftain, also stated that the move opens the door for electoral manipulation and fraud.

He further warned that the rejection of electronic transmission of results is a step backwards for democracy in Nigeria.

Melaye called on lawmakers and citizens to stand up against “this blatant attempt to undermine the will of the people and ensure that future elections are free, fair, and transparent”.

Politics

Electoral Act: Nigerians have every reason to be mad at Senate – Ezekwesili

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1 day ago

February 6, 2026

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Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has said Nigerians have every reason to be mad at the Senate over the ongoing debate on e-transmission of election results.

Ezekwesili made this known on Friday when she featured in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’ monitored by DAILY POST.

DAILY POST reports that the Senate on Wednesday turned down a proposed change to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the Electoral Amendment Bill that aimed to compel the electronic transmission of election results.

Reacting to the matter, Ezekwesili said, “The fundamental issue with the review of the Electoral Act is that the Senate retained the INEC 2022 Act, Section 60 Sub 5.

“This section became infamous for the loophole it provided INEC, causing Nigerians to lose trust. Since the law established that it wasn’t mandatory for INEC to transmit electoral results in real-time, there wasn’t much anyone could say.

“Citizens embraced the opportunity to reform the INEC Act, aiming to address ambiguity and discretionary opportunities for INEC. Yet, the Senate handled it with a “let sleeping dogs lie” approach. The citizens have every reason to be as outraged as they currently are.”