Political Tension In PDP: Anyanwu Reaffirmed As National Secretary, Odefa Ousted By South East Leaders

The meeting, called by members of the National Working Committee (NWC) aligned with acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, was notably missing some prominent figures, such as Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, Senator Adolphus Wabara (Chairman of the Board of Trustees), and other South East senators.

Led by Anyanwu and Deputy National Legal Adviser Okechukwu Osuoha, the gathering endorsed the removal of Ali Odefa as PDP National Vice Chairman for the South East and replaced him with Chidebere Ugwu.

Anyanwu spoke on the internal party conflict, particularly his bid for the Imo State governorship, accusing Odefa of trying to undermine him. He stated, “I was blackmailed with false PDP election guidelines to declare my seat vacant. But I was elected via a national convention, and only a convention can remove me.”

Osuoha, in his remarks, emphasized the need for unity within the PDP in the region, urging leaders to address internal divisions ahead of the 2027 elections. “We must prioritize peace and collaborate to challenge the ruling APC in the next election,” he said.

At the conclusion of the meeting, stakeholders issued a communiqué reaffirming their confidence in Anyanwu’s leadership, expressing their support for his continued tenure in office.