Politics
PDP: You can’t order Anyanwu to resume, he’s not your appointee – Wike knocks Damagum
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday declared that the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Damagum, can’t direct the National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu to resume his duties at the party’s National Secretariat.
Wike said Anyanwu is not Damagum’s appointee, hence the acting PDP national chairman cannot direct him to resume his duties.
The minister spoke during the commissioning of the newly constructed interchange bridge of Arterial Road N20 (Wole Soyinka Way) over Outer Northern Expressway (Murtala Mohammed Expressway).
Wike said: “I watched on national television and heard when the Acting National Chairman of PDP was directing the National Secretary to resume.
“The National Secretary is not your appointee, he has been doing his work, so you can’t call him to resume because of the illegalities you perpetrate.
“You didn’t show leadership that is why you put yourself where you are. It’s nobody’s making because the National Secretary has been working and will continue to work, he doesn’t require anybody to direct him to resume his work.”
The minister also faulted the recent visit of PDP leaders including Damagum to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
He noted that Damagum’s ignorance and that of PDP leaders is not an excuse.
“If because of your ignorance of the law – too bad- the law does not recognize your ignorance. That you are ignorant of the law is not an excuse.
“I feel so bad when people can now move to INEC to direct them to obey Supreme Court judgment, it’s most unfortunate.
“A political party will now go and ask from INEC what should we do and INEC will direct them to obey Supreme Court judgment.
“You see, when you shoot yourself; you say it’s somebody that shot you. Continue to shoot yourself, I will not be a party to those that will shoot themselves.
“When you don’t know something, ask the right person – don’t because of ego, don’t because of monthly allocation, money does not solve all problems. If you want to learn come and meet us, we will teach you how to go about it.”
The embattled National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Peoples Redemption Party in Abuja. The private consultation is seen as a fresh round of political moves as the ADC continues to battle a lingering leadership crisis and growing internal divisions.
Top figures from both parties were said to be present at the meeting, including PRP National Chairman Hakeem Baba-Ahmed and senior ADC officials. The development is already drawing attention as opposition parties continue realignments ahead of the 2027 political season, with many watching closely for possible alliances and next steps in the party crisis.
Politics
“ADC is a Holy Party, Cannot be used to Scam Nigerians Again” – Hon Success Opara tells David Mark
ADC Party in Turmoil: Hon Success Opara Slams Leadership, Warns Against Scamming Nigerians
Abuja, Nigeria – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing internal strife as Hon Success Opara, a prominent party official, has warned against attempts to use the party to deceive Nigerians. Opara specifically criticized the leadership of David Mark, stating that the party cannot be used to scam citizens again.
“ADC holy Party cannot be used to scam Nigerians again,” Opara said, emphasizing that those forming coalitions are hindering the party’s growth and denying youths opportunities to thrive.
“Those who are forming coalition don’t want to give the youths the chance to strive in the party,” she added.
Opara’s statement highlights the deepening divisions within the ADC, with concerns over leadership and the party’s direction.
The factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala Gombe, has announced that the party under his leadership will bar individuals above the age of 55 from contesting for political positions.
Gombe made the disclosure during an interview with BBC Hausa, where he outlined a vision centred on generational change and greater youth participation in politics.
“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a party that belongs to all Nigerians. What we are doing now is to ensure the party moves forward properly.
“We have decided that we will give the youths a real chance. The time has come for young people to take the lead in politics.
“If you are over 55 years old, you are not going to contest for positions in the ADC under our leadership.
“We want to bring in fresh blood, new ideas, and energy from the youth. Nigeria’s future depends on the young generation.
“The old ways have not worked well for the country. We need to open the door wide for youths to participate fully as candidates, leaders, and decision-makers,” he said.
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