The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has debunked reports alleging that its National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, filed an appeal against a suspension, describing the narrative as misleading and taken out of context.
In a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, the party clarified that while Anyanwu indeed filed an appeal, it had no connection with any suspension.
The PDP explained that the matter originated at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, where the appeal sought to challenge the competence and proceedings of a disciplinary committee formerly chaired by Tom Ikimi.
According to the party, the committee only recommended a suspension, which was never ratified by its statutory organs—the National Working Committee (NWC) and the National Executive Committee (NEC)—and therefore carried no legal effect.
It further disclosed that the committee’s actions were later voided after it was found to have been constituted in breach of the party’s constitution.
The PDP also clarified that the January 2026 ruling of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, delivered by Justice Halilu, did not validate any suspension, noting that the court dismissed the suit for lack of jurisdiction on the grounds that internal party disciplinary matters are not justiciable.
The party added that the appeal filed on April 10, 2026, has now been directed to be withdrawn, describing it as unnecessary, while noting that Anyanwu and others mentioned had already completed their tenure since last year.
Reaffirming its position, the PDP cited an earlier judgment of the Federal High Court, which upheld the composition of its National Caretaker Committee and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise it.
The party maintained that its National Convention held in Abuja on March 29 and 30, 2026, was conducted in line with subsisting court rulings and under the supervision of INEC.
While urging the media to verify and properly contextualise reports, the PDP called on the public to disregard what it described as distorted claims aimed at creating confusion, reiterating its commitment to rebuilding and repositioning ahead of the 2027 general elections.
