PDP clarifies Anyanwu’s appeal, says it is unrelated to suspension

“While it is true that Senator Anyanwu filed an appeal, it is important to clarify that the appeal was not against any suspension.

“The suit, first initiated at the FCT High Court Abuja, was a case filed 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.

“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of these facts, the appeal, which was inadvertently filed on April 10th, 2026, has now been directed to be immediately withdrawn as it is no longer necessary.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 completed their tenure since last year.

“The PDP wishes to remind Nigerians that 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.

“The general public, party members, and stakeholders are advised to disregard the misleading reports in their entirety, as they are distortions of facts aimed at creating confusion.

“We wish to reassure Nigerians that the Party remains focused on rebuilding and repositioning itself to reclaim its rightful place come 2027.”