PDP Leadership Crisis Deepens as Anyanwu Tells BOT Members “I’m in My Office”

The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a dramatic turn yesterday as Senator Samuel Anyanwu declared “I’m in my office” during a meeting with the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT) members.

The Crisis Unfolds

The crisis stems from a recent court ruling that affirmed Sunday Ude-Okoye as the PDP national secretary, effectively replacing Anyanwu. However, Anyanwu obtained court injunctions to prevent his removal from office, further complicating the situation.

The situation escalated into a physical confrontation at the PDP secretariat, with Ude-Okoye’s supporters scaling the fence and overpowering security personnel to gain access to the meeting hall. The confrontation was reportedly intense, with both sides exchanging heated words and blows.

Amidst the chaos, Anyanwu emerged from the meeting hall and declared to the BOT members, “I’m in my office.” The statement was seen as a clear defiance of the court ruling and a reaffirmation of his position as national secretary.

The development has left many party members and stakeholders stunned, with some calling for calm and others demanding a resolution to the crisis. The PDP’s national chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, has been criticized for his handling of the situation, with some accusing him of bias towards Ude-Okoye.

What’s Next for the PDP?

As the crisis deepens, it remains to be seen how the PDP will resolve the issue. Will Anyanwu continue to occupy the office of national secretary, or will Ude-Okoye ultimately take over? One thing is certain: the party’s leadership crisis has reached a boiling point, and a resolution is needed urgently to prevent further damage to the party’s image and reputation.