By Charles Maduka
The Supreme Court has ruled that Senator Samuel Anyanwu is the legitimate National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The judgment, delivered on Friday, March 21, 2025, overturned earlier decisions by the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal in Enugu, which had removed him from the position.
The legal dispute started in 2023 when the PDP’s South-East zone attempted to replace Anyanwu with Sunday Ude-Okoye. The party argued that Anyanwu had abandoned his role after declaring his intention to run for the Imo State governorship election. Ude-Okoye was nominated in his place, but Anyanwu challenged the decision in court.
The Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal ruled against Anyanwu, stating that he was no longer eligible to serve as National Secretary. However, Anyanwu appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing that his removal violated PDP’s internal rules and that the matter was purely a party affair.
The Supreme Court agreed with Anyanwu’s position, ruling that the lower courts had no authority to interfere in the party’s leadership decisions. The apex court emphasized that political parties have the right to determine their internal affairs without outside interference.
This decision solidifies Anyanwu’s position as National Secretary, bringing an end to months of uncertainty within the PDP. His reinstatement is expected to stabilize the party’s leadership structure ahead of future political activities.
With the court ruling in his favor, Anyanwu is now set to resume his duties, while Ude-Okoye and his supporters may have to explore other options within the party. The judgment is seen as a victory for Anyanwu and his political allies, including Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
The PDP has yet to release an official statement on the ruling, but party members are expected to react in the coming days as the party moves forward with its leadership decisions.
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