People's Democratic Party, Akuku Toru

The capacity Chairman of PDP RIVERS STATE - HON. CHUKWUEMEKA AARON DSSRS JP, THE Secretary of PDP RIVERS STATE - DR. BENIBO GEORGE DSSRS were all spotted at the PDP NEC meeting in Abuja.

The minority Leader of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly was also present - Hon. O. K CHINDA DSSRS

INEC Backs Down: PDP Crisis Takes New Turn as Wike's Stance is Validated

By Sawo Jack

In an expected development, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has written to nullify the recent National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), only to have Governor Nyesom Wike assert that it will not stand. Interestingly, it appears that INEC's subsequent resolution aligns with Wike's stance, effectively validating his position.

With this new turn of events, Wike's assertion that "the right thing must be done" seems to have been fulfilled.

Moreover, Anyanwu's status as the authentic National Secretary of the PDP has been reaffirmed. This development has significant implications for the PDP's internal dynamics and may potentially reshape the party's leadership landscape.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A WORTHY LEADER AND FATHER.

The Chairman and Executives of the PDP,AKULGA wishes our elegant and Father,Chief Ferdinand N.Anabraba,a propserous Birthday anniversary.

Your Leadership and guidance in the Local Government and Rivers State is a positive testimony that all can attest to.

We wish you longlife,Sound Health and more happiness.
Signed....
Adokiye M.Jack
Chairman,PDP,AKULGA

Hon. Chukwuemeka Aaron was duly invited via a letter sent to him through the State Party Secretariat, in Rivers State.
He attended the caucus meeting at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge two nights ago and another one last night, as the ONLY State Chairman of PDP Rivers State.

It's not to share pictures that you are at the NEC, it is to have all the necessary evidence that you're not an impostor. That's all I'm saying here.

BREAKING:
PDP postpones proposed 100th NEC Meeting to allow Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki's Committee to conclude its assignment

PDP CRISIS: MY POSITION

1. Since after the 2023 General election, the PDP has been wantonly swinging from one part of a slippery precipice to another, owing fundamentally to dishonesty and lack of trust amongst its key stakeholders. To stem this ugly trend, efforts have been made to arrest this pernicious virus of dishonesty and treachery and enthrone fidelity to agreements with a view to stabilizing the party and moving it forward.

2. To this end, a meeting of the G5 was held in Lagos. In that meeting, I made it clear to the Governor of Oyo State, HE. Seyi Makinde, that he was the architect of our problems, pointing out to him that non-adherence to agreements reached was the bane of the party, and that he was the chief culprit of this anomaly. At the end of the meeting, we resolved to bury the hatchet and make progress.

3. As a follow-up to the aforementioned meeting, there was an expanded meeting in Abuja involving HE. Seyi Makinde, HE. Umaru Fintri, HE. Bala Mohammed, HE, Bukola Saraki, and I in Saraki’s guest house. In that meeting, I made it clear that I had no personal problems with HE. Bala Mohammed, except that he hides under the facade of Chairman of PDP Governors Forum to serially renege on agreements. Tensions rose mightily in the meeting and it took all concerned to calm frayed nerves. At the end of the meeting, we came to some resolutions, including:
a. That Senator Samuel Anyanwu remains the National Secretary of the PDP in tandem with the Supreme Court judgement.
b. All legal matters relating to Rivers State must be withdrawn by the National Legal Adviser.
c. The suit on the State of emergency be withdrawn forthwith.
d. Nobody should deviate from the agreements so reached.

In the light of the foregoing, they pleaded with me to attend the stakeholders’ meeting at the Bauchi Government Lodge, regardless of my many engagements. I attended the meeting and clearly reiterated my earlier concerns, and to this end and in order to resolve all other lingering and pending issues, a committee was formed, headed by HE. Bukola Saraki.

4. It is disheartening to note that even before the Bukola Saraki Reconciliation Committee began its work, the gentleman’s agreement we reached at Saraki’s Guest House was already being crudely violated. To my chagrin, Seyi Makinde had connived with Peter Mba of Enugu State to orchestrate the summoning of the meeting of so-called South-East leaders to recommend that if Ude Okoye was not adopted as Secretary, they would pull out of the PDP. I have since granted an interview to the effect that, that resolution of the South-East leaders can not hold.

Again, Seyi Makinde organized some people in the National Secretariat to insist that the Deputy National Secretary should act as National Secretary, in violation of the agreement earlier reached. To attempt to give credence to this farce, a letter was written by the Deputy National Secretary, calling for a meeting of the NEC of the party. Furthermore, the letter confirming the candidacy of the Governorship candidate of the party in the forthcoming Governorship elections in Anambra State, duly signed by the National Secretary, Senator Anyanwu and the acting National Chairman, was portrayed as rejected by the party through a rebuttal letter signed by the National Publicity Secretary, acting on the orders of Seyi Makinde and Peter Mba. All these actions are in complete violation of the agreements reached and would not do the party any good whatsoever. On the 24th of May 2025, in Jos, for instance, a well publicized and properly attended zonal elective congress of the PDP was aborted because the letter inviting INEC to the congress was signed by the Deputy National Secretary of the party. INEC refused to attend because the proper signatory recognized by law, that is Senator Samuel Anyanwu was not a signatory to the invitation notice. This is undeniably distasteful, provocative and annoying, to say the least.

5. I have painstakingly put out all these facts so that PDP members and the general public would know the truth. I have been in this party since 1998 and have worked tirelessly for the survival of this party with all my strength and it is on record that none of these persons have done anything close to what I have done to sustain this party. What is more painful is that I contributed substantially to most of these governors winning their elections, yet I have not made any personal demands on any of them and I would never do so.

Most importantly, I had thought that we could keep the trust amongst us, but since it is now obvious that they would continue to play games to the detriment of the party, as is the case in the current debacle in the North-Central zonal elections, I have now firmly decided to pull out of all agreements hitherto reached. I have decided to fight on until justice is attained.

Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON
Minister, Federal Capital Territory
May 25, 2025

INEC confirms Sen. Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu is the authentic National Secretary of the PDP.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 11, 2025

SOUTH SOUTH PDP SECRETARIAT WELCOMES NEW ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

The National Vice Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for the South South Zone, Chief Dan Osi Orbih, has officially appointed Mr. Oba Robert as the new Administrative Officer for the Zonal Secretariat located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

This appointment is effective immediately.

Signed:
George Turnah, MON
Zonal Secretary
People’s Democratic Party, South South Zone

RIVERS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY LEGISLATIVE TOUR TO THE UNITED KINGDOM

DAY 3: Sunday April 6th, 2025

CHURCH: ST. MARTIN in the Field, Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 4JJ, United Kingdom

The Fifth Sunday of Lent
* The Eucharist

The 10th Assembly in reverence to God worshiped at St. Martin-in-the-field as part of the Eucharist service in this period of Lent preceding Palm Sunday in Christendom. The solemn service which was presided over by Revd Dr. Sam Wells also featured an exhortation by Revd Angela Sheard.

This service provided another opportunity for members of the 10th Assembly to thank God for his grace upon their lives and those of their families and constituents. Speaking after the service, the Speaker- Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule DSSRS stated that members also offered prayers for the good people of Rivers State and the country at large. He remarked that in line with the exhortation, “God’s grace is surely sufficient for those who follow him. We must defer to God for his love, guidance and protection “.

In attendance at the service are principal officers and members of the 10th Assembly as well as parishioners of St. Martin-in-the-field and Ministers of the Gospel.

Signed

Martins Wachukwu
Special Assistant On Media To The Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly

Saturday 5th April 2025.

DISCLAIMER!!!

Re- PDP NWC Thanks Supreme Court for Affirming Udeh Okoye as Nat'l Secretary

I am directed by the Acting National Chairman of the PDP, HE Amb Umar Iliya Damagun, to REFUTE a misleading statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Hon Debo Ologunagba shortly after Supreme Court delivered judgement in the case of Samuel Anyanwu Vs. Emmanuel Aniagu on Friday, March 21, 2025.

For the avoidance of doubt, the statement of Debo Olagunagba does not reflect the position of the PDP and the NWC respectively. The public should please disregard the falsehood. It is pertinent to inform the public that at no time did the Supreme Court recognize Hon Udeh Okoye as National Secretary, but only described him as an "impostor" while the appellant, Emmanuel Aniagu as a "meddlesome Interloper" respectively.

The NWC hereby distances itself from the CALCULATED FALSEHOOD aimed at achieving a predetermined objective, and to however, deceitfully mislead the public and PDP members

It is worrisome that the National Publicity Secretary has, of late embarked on a frolic of his own by taking EXTREME and CONTRADICTORY opinions against the collective resolve of the NWC with a view to undermining its authority

Members of the public, especially the PDP family, are hereby enjoyed to DISREGARD and DISCARD the publication, which is merely the figment of the NPS's imagination

So far, the National Working Committee of our party cannot disregard or make gist of the judgement of the highest court in the land, as it will continue uphold the decision of the court.

Ibrahim Abdullahi
Deputy National Publicity Secretary, PDP
22nd March, 2025

The Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party,Akuku Toru on behalf of all members of the Party in the LGA, eulogises Chief Chukwuemeka Aaron ,State Chairman,PDP on the occasion of the birthday anniversary.

Hon.Adokiye Major Jack,describes the celebrant as a team player,father and true democrats who is always at the beckon of listening,handling and profers Solutions to issues.

As he continues to lead the Party's operations in the state, he is prayed for good health, longevity, and prosperity in the years to come.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY THE PEOPLES CHAIRMAN.

Anthony D. Penman
Publicity Secretary,PDP
Akuku Toru Local Government

Just In: Federal High Court Orders PDP to Proceed With South South Zonal Congress

The Federal High Court of Nigeria, sitting in Abuja and presided over by Hon. Justice J.K. Omotosho, has ruled that the Peoples Democratic Party can proceed with its South South Zonal Elective Congress scheduled for February 22, 2025, in Calabar, Cross Rivers State. This decision comes after the court refused an interim injunction sought by plaintiffs Desmond Owei and Osahon Terry Okonedo to halt the congress.

In a ruling issued today, Friday, February 21, 2025, Justice Omotosho denied the plaintiffs’ Motion Exparte, which was filed on February 20, 2025. The motion sought to restrain the defendants—Amb. Iliya Damagun (Acting National Chairman of the PDP), Chief Dan Osi Orbhi (National Vice Chairman, South South Zone), and the PDP itself—from holding the zonal congress, approved by the Zonal Executive Committee, pending the hearing of a related Motion on Notice.

The court’s order, supported by an affidavit from Vincent Sani, a litigation secretary at Dr. O.J. Onoja SAN and Associates, and argued by Senior Advocate of Nigeria George Ibrahim alongside Oguche Agbonika Esq. and F.O. Akoh Esq., stated that the ex parte application to stop the congress was refused. The court directed that the Motion on Notice, also filed on February 20, 2025, seeking an interlocutory injunction, be served on all respondents, with the matter adjourned to March 4, 2025, for a hearing.

This ruling clears the way for the PDP to conduct its South South Zonal Elective Congress as planned, unless further legal action is taken before the scheduled date. The decision underscores the court’s cautious approach to granting urgent interim relief and emphasizes procedural fairness by allowing the defendants to respond to the plaintiffs’ claims in the upcoming hearing.

The case, identified as Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/299/2025, highlights ongoing internal dynamics within the PDP as the party navigates leadership elections in the South South Zone.