Politics
“PDP May Skip 2027 Presidential Election Over Leadership Crisis” — Lere Olayinka
Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has hinted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) might not present a presidential candidate in 2027. His comments come amid ongoing turmoil over who holds the legitimate position of PDP’s National Secretary. Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye have been locked in a bitter dispute over the role, despite a Supreme Court ruling.
The conflict began when Anyanwu left the position to run for governor in Imo State in 2023. During his absence, the party’s Southeast caucus endorsed Ude-Okoye as his replacement. But after losing the election, Anyanwu returned to reclaim his seat. Upset by this move, Ude-Okoye took the matter to court. Although a High Court removed Anyanwu, the Supreme Court’s March judgment only deepened the crisis.
Olayinka stressed that the PDP constitution clearly defines the rightful National Secretary. In a post on X, he said since Anyanwu has neither resigned nor passed away, he remains the legitimate National Secretary.
He added that the party’s Deputy National Secretary can only step in if the National Secretary resigns or dies. Olayinka concluded with a warning, saying the party may skip fielding candidates not just this year, but also in 2026 and 2027, highlighting the depth of the party’s troubles.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike gives praise to Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, he stated that he is a man of integrity.
“My friends and I congratulate you on your 60th birthday and for your victory as the substantive National Secretary of the PDP.”
“Let me assure you, for people like us, we will stand with you; we will continue to be with you. It doesn’t matter what the people will say.”
“what makes a man is his character and not how much money he has or the food he provides. If you don’t have character, go to hell with your food.”
Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has warned that he might dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu fails to tackle Nigeria’s growing problems.
Speaking on Arise TV on Tuesday, Ndume, who has been openly critical of Tinubu’s administration, said he still believes the president can turn things around. But if that doesn’t happen, he won’t hesitate to leave the ruling party.
“If I choose to leave the APC, I won’t hide it from anyone,” Ndume said. He also expressed concern over the wave of defections into the APC, warning that the party could collapse under the weight of too many members.
“If Tinubu continues like this, no matter how many people or governors join the APC, it’s risky. When you overload a ship, it can sink the party,” he added.
Kenneth Okonkwo has fired back at Peter Obi, challenging him to explain how he was betrayed after he left the Labour Party. Speaking on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics, the former Labour Party Presidential Campaign Spokesman made it clear that while he worked for Obi, his loyalty was total.
“I never spoke to any politician or political party while I worked for him. I was 100% committed,” Okonkwo said. He explained that when he decided to step away, he made it public and stated clearly that he would no longer speak for Obi.
“People throwing words around don’t even understand what betrayal means,” he added, noting that whatever anyone says about him reflects who they are, not who he is. Okonkwo left the Labour Party in July 2024, following his frustrations with the party’s internal crisis and Obi’s silence on the issues.
He also dismissed claims that he collected money or property from Obi during the campaign. Reacting to Obi’s recent remarks, Okonkwo pointed out that comparing the situation to Jesus and his disciples makes it seem like Obi sees himself as Jesus. “How do you betray someone you’re no longer working for?” he asked.
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