Fresh uproar in PDP over suspension claim
The Abdulrahman Mohammed-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said yesterday that the appeal filed by its National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu was not against any alleged suspension from the party. National Publicity
The Abdulrahman Mohammed-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said yesterday that the appeal filed by its National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu was not against any alleged suspension from the party.
National Publicity Secretary Jungudo Haruna Mohammed said in a statement that reports on the appeal were completely misconstrued and misrepresented, adding that the party has already ordered the withdrawal of the appeal as it was no longer necessary.
The spokesman said while it was true that Senator Anyanwu filed an appeal, “it is important to clarify that the appeal was not against any suspension.”
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He explained that the suit in question was initiated at the FCT High Court Abuja to “challenge the competence and proceedings of the Disciplinary Committee previously chaired by Mr. Tom Ikimi who has since left the PDP. It must be emphasized that the Tom Ikimi Disciplinary Committee merely recommended a suspension.
“This recommendation was never considered, adopted, or ratified by either the National Working Committee (NWC) or the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Party. As such, it had no binding effect, and no valid suspension existed at any time.
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“Furthermore, the said Disciplinary Committee and its recommendations had long been jettisoned by the Party's leadership after it was determined that the committee was constituted in violation of Chapter 10, Article 57(1) of the Party's Constitution. Accordingly, there was no valid or effective suspension at any time.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the judgment of the FCT High Court delivered by Justice Halilu in January 2026 did not affirm any suspension, as that was never the issue before the court. The court dismissed the suit in its entirety for lack of jurisdiction, having ruled that disciplinary matters are internal affairs of the Party and therefore not justiciable.
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“In light of these facts, the appeal, which was inadvertently filed on April 10th 2026, has now been directed to be immediately withdrawn as it is no longer necessary.
“It is also pertinent to note that Senator Anyanwu and others referenced in the misleading reports had successfully completed their tenure since last year.”
The PDP said the Federal High Court in Ibadan, in a landmark judgment, had earlier upheld the composition of the National Caretaker Committee and directed INEC to recognize it.
“Also, The Abuja National Convention held on March 29 and 30, 2026, was
conducted with full legal backing, and in line with valid judgments of both the
High Court and the Court of Appeal and was duly monitored by INEC. The PDP therefore urges media organizations to always verify and properly contextualize their reports before publication.”
