The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has claimed that the political opposition he faces within the party stems from his close relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Addressing journalists in Abuja, Anyanwu described the tensions as “proxy wars” and emphasized that he would not abandon his friendships for political convenience.
“Those who appear to be against me are only fighting a proxy war because of my relationship with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, who is my bosom friend and remains my friend. I cannot jettison my friends because of politics,” he said.
Anyanwu dismissed speculations of a PDP merger with other parties, asserting that the party remains too influential to be part of any coalition.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court’s recent judgment has deepened divisions within the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC), with different factions interpreting the ruling differently.
Reflecting on the ruling, Anyanwu expressed satisfaction, stating, “As for me today, I am not celebrating, but I am happy that God has vindicated me.” He reiterated his commitment to unity within the PDP, urging party members to work together to strengthen the organization before the end of their tenure in December 2025.
Regarding the Federal Capital Development Authority’s (FCDA) revocation of the PDP’s new national secretariat, Anyanwu clarified that similar issues have affected other institutions, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). He maintained that the party had engaged legal counsel on the matter and had sought assurances from the FCT Minister.
On the future of the PDP, Anyanwu reaffirmed the party’s strength, dismissing talks of a coalition. “PDP is too strong and too big to be drawn into being a mere part of any coalition; rather, people should empty their platforms and come into PDP,” he stated.
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