Samuel Anyanwu Eyes PDP Bigwigs As He Champions Atiku’s Coalition For 2027 Victory

In an interview with Punch on Monday, Anyanwu, a supporter of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, addressed ongoing divisions within the PDP, appealing to those involved in coalition discussions for the upcoming election to reconsider their actions and rejoin the party.

Supreme Court Ruling Resolves Leadership Crisis

This call for unity follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on Friday that reinstated Anyanwu as the PDP National Secretary. The decision overturned a previous ruling by the Court of Appeal, which had favored Sunday Ude-Okoye’s appointment to the position, after a leadership dispute within the party reached the courts in December 2024. The Supreme Court declared that internal party leadership matters should be settled within the party itself, effectively ending the prolonged leadership crisis within the PDP.

Reflecting on the ruling, Anyanwu expressed relief and optimism for the party’s future. “From the Supreme Court, which is the highest court, I am the National Secretary of the PDP,” he stated, underscoring his commitment to moving forward. “There’s no bitterness. Now is the time for us to unite and reposition the party.”

While acknowledging the emotional toll the conflict had caused, Anyanwu called for an important meeting of the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) to address internal matters and foster reconciliation. “We need an important NWC meeting where we can face each other, speak the truth, and apologize where necessary,” he added.

Anyanwu further emphasized that the PDP would not participate in any coalition, urging those advocating for one to join the party instead. “The PDP remains strong at all levels—local, ward, and state. The crisis is over, and those seeking a coalition should come into the PDP. We are not joining any coalition,” he affirmed.

Unity Call from PDP Leadership

PDP members, including those from the National Executive Committee (NEC) and Deputy National Youth Leader Timothy Osadolor, have echoed the call for unity and reconciliation within the party. An NEC source shared with Punch, “For me, it was an unnecessary fight in the first place. Now that the apex court has ruled, all well-meaning leaders of the party, such as the Governors, members of the BoT, and other stakeholders, should rally behind the NWC. We must let this go for the party to survive. If we continue to fight, the party’s image will suffer.”

Osadolor added, “I know that the PDP Governors Forum, the BoT, and the opposition in Nigeria have their opinions on what is right and wrong. But now that the Supreme Court has ruled, it’s time for all of us in the PDP, regardless of our position, to start mending our differences. Reconciliation is key, and healing is essential for our progress.”