…Security Agents Foil Attempt to Unleash Violence

By John Alechenu

ABUJA — The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Amb. Umar Damagum, held its first physical meeting since 2024 to discuss pressing party issues.

This meeting was also the first since the Supreme Court dismissed a motion seeking a stay of execution on a High Court judgment that removed Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary and replaced him with Hon. Sunday Udeh-Okoye.

While the agenda was not publicly disclosed, sources revealed that discussions centered on:

Preparations for the upcoming Anambra Governorship election

The pending Supreme Court ruling on the National Secretary position

A PDP source, speaking anonymously, stated:

“The screening of aspirants for the Anambra election and the Supreme Court decision were key topics. We also formally welcomed Udeh-Okoye into the NWC. This is our first physical meeting this year, and we are moving forward cautiously until the Supreme Court rules on the substantive suit.”

Earlier, security forces foiled an attempted disruption at the PDP National Secretariat by loyalists of ousted National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu.

Trouble began when Emmanuel Okoronkwo, an aide to Anyanwu, allegedly led a group of thugs to block the party secretariat entrance, attempting to prevent NWC members from entering their offices.

However, the party’s private security team, alongside law enforcement agents, dispersed the group and arrested several individuals involved in the attempted attack.

This incident is the latest in the ongoing leadership crisis within the PDP.

Senator Anyanwu, removed by both an Enugu State High Court and the Court of Appeal, insists he remains the PDP National Secretary, arguing that only a National Convention can remove him.

His request for a stay of execution was rejected by the Supreme Court, which has now reserved judgment on the substantive leadership suit.