- the entire process unfolded despite conflicting court orders
- He alleged that 16 states—including the entire South-East—had incomplete processes
- the exercise could not be considered valid because many states were yet to conduct their congresses
Internal controversy has erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party as Samuel Anyanwu dismissed the just-concluded national convention in Ibadan as nothing more than a political show lacking legitimacy.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the former PDP national secretary made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television, shortly after the party announced his suspension alongside several other senior members.
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According to him, the exercise could not be considered valid because many states were yet to conduct their congresses.
He alleged that 16 states—including the entire South-East—had incomplete processes, insisting that the gathering held between Saturday and early Sunday failed to meet the party’s constitutional requirements.
Anyanwu further argued that even the congresses done earlier were yet to be officially communicated to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), reinforcing his position that the event was neither comprehensive nor properly constituted.
During the interview, he criticised speeches made at the convention, recalling that while party leaders celebrated and called for adherence to PDP rules, he found the situation ironic given the unresolved internal issues.
The convention eventually produced sweeping disciplinary decisions as the party expelled several top figures, including FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose, and other prominent members accused of anti-party activities and actions that allegedly undermined party unity.
In addition, the PDP dissolved its structures in five states—Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers—as part of what leaders described as efforts to reposition the party.
The motion for expulsion was moved by PDP chieftain Bode George and quickly seconded by the Bauchi State chairman before Governor Bala Mohammed put it to a vote, which was unanimously adopted.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the entire process unfolded despite conflicting court orders, with one ruling permitting the convention to proceed while another sought to stop it.
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