The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed that National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu, National Organising Secretary Hon. Umar Bature, and National Legal Adviser Barr. Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN) remain suspended for anti-party activities and gross misconduct.
The party also rejected claims by Vice Chairman (North Central) Abdulrahman Mohammed that he is now the acting National Chairman, describing him as an impostor and an illegitimate claimant to the position.
Gossip News Now reports that the PDP made this declaration on its official 𝕏 account on Friday. The statement also reaffirmed the party’s commitment to the National Convention scheduled for November 15-16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
“The suspension of National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu, National Organising Secretary Hon. Umar Bature, and National Legal Adviser Barr. Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN) for anti-party activities and gross misconduct remains valid. Abdulrahman Mohammed, Vice Chairman (North Central), is an impostor and an illegitimate claimant of the position of Acting National Chairman,” the statement read.
The PDP emphasized that the suspensions, imposed on November 1, 2025, were enacted under Sections 57(3), 58(1)(a)(b)(c)(h), and 59(1) of the PDP Constitution (2017, as amended), citing serious constitutional violations and actions detrimental to party progress. The suspension also covers Deputy National Legal Adviser Okechukwu Osuoha and will remain in effect for one month, with the affected officers referred to the National Disciplinary Committee for further review.
INEC Has Been Notified
The Damagum-loyal faction stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been formally informed of the developments, underscoring that the party’s legitimate leader remains Umar Damagum.
“The PDP has formally notified INEC of these actions, ensuring compliance with the NWC’s decisions, which the electoral body has acknowledged. The NWC remains unified under Ambassador Damagum’s leadership, with 14 of 17 members standing firm against this charade,” the statement read.
The PDP further accused Anyanwu, Bature, Ajibade, and self-proclaimed acting chairman Mohammed of acting in bad faith, driven by personal ambitions and alleged APC interests, and warned that their maneuvers will not fracture the party’s resolve.
“Their suspensions stand as a bulwark for party integrity, and the party has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the violent invasion and hold the perpetrators accountable,” the communiqué concluded.
