In the just concluded National convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held at the Eagles square Abuja, Senator Samuel Anyanwu was elected as the consensus National Secretary. This was announced by the returning officer Alhaji Umaru Fintiri, the Executive Governor of Adamawa state, other elected officers of the National working committee of the party were also made known.
Anyanwu was the Chairman of the Ikeduru Local Government Area in western Imo State from 2004 to 2007 and was a member of the Imo State House of Assembly from 2007 to 2001. He represented the Imo East Senatorial district in the 8th Assembly Senate of Nigeria. He declared to run for Governor in the 2019 elections but lost to Emeka Ihedioha in the party primaries.
In his remarks shortly after he was pronounced elected chairman of the party by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, the Chairman of the National Working Committee on behalf of other elected members took the APC to the cleaners, blaming the ruling party for the sundry challenges facing the country.
“I believe the other party can never hold a convention because even in states, they cannot hold congresses. They have produced 92 state chairmen for 36 states, how can they hold a successful convention which the PDP has done? We are waiting for them. This is a challenge to them. This is a quit notice for them. PDP is back and is taking back the country to develop it.
“I want to sincerely appreciate the PDP family. Today is simply a thank you address. When we started this party 23 years ago, we never in any way imagined that the journey will get us to this stage, a stage where we ruled for 16 years.
“We went into rough times, but for anybody who bother to see, PDP is back to rescue Nigeria from the terrible mess we have been in the last six years.
“I want to appreciate all of you who have taken time as delegates, observers, supporters, and members of the media as well as security services who have made this event such a wonderful event.
“Many people imagined that this convention will lead to the break up of the PDP. Those who dream like that are dreaming in wonderland. Their dream was misplaced.
“Those who have lost hope should know that Nigeria is not a divided country. A small group of people decided to divide Nigeria. PDP will come back, unite our people, put them together, North and South, East and West.
“We will move ahead to develop this country. We did it before, we are going to do it again. I want to thank the governors. I want to thank the delegates. I want to thank our supporters and every single person who has made this event such a huge success,” he said.
The Elected PDP NWC Members:
1. Iyorchia Ayu- National Chairman
2. Umar Iliya Damagum- Deputy National Chairman (North)
3. Taofeek Arapaja- Deputy National Chairman (South)
4. Samuel Anyanwu - National Secretary
5. Ahmed Yayari - Mohammed Nnational Treasurer
6. Umar Bature - National Organizing Secretary
7. Daniel Woyegikuro - National Financial Secretary
8. Stella Effah-Attoe - National Woman Leader
9. Mohammed Kadade - Suleiman National Youth Leader
10. Kamaldeen Adeyemi Ajibade - National Legal Adviser
11. Debo Ologunagba - National Publicity Secretary
12. Okechukwu Obiechina Daniel - National Auditor
13. Setonji Koshoede - Deputy National Secretary
14 Ndubisi Eneh David - Deputy National Treasurer
15. Ibrahim Abdullahi - Deputy National Publicity Secretary
16. Ighoyota Amori - Deputy National Organizing Secretary
17. Adamu Kamale - Deputy National Financial Secretary
18. Hajara Yakubu Wanka - Deputy National Woman Leader
19. Timothy Osadolor - Deputy National Youth Leader
20. Okechukwu Osuoha - Deputy National Legal Adviser
Only three national working committee (NWC) positions were contested, while consensus candidates were adopted for the remaining positions.
