The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has endorsed Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike as the party’s national leader. The endorsement was made during a stakeholders’ meeting convened by State Chairman Austin Nwachukwu in Owerri, the state capital. The gathering brought together party elders, elected officials and key stakeholders from across the state, reaffirming the chapter’s commitment to the PDP’s constitution and internal democracy.
Stakeholders unanimously supported Wike, citing his long‑standing contributions to the party, particularly his role in expanding its presence from four states in 2015 to sixteen in later years. They described Wike as a stabilising figure whose influence has been instrumental in the party’s survival and reorganisation.
The Imo PDP also reaffirmed its full support for Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the National Secretary of the faction, praising his consistent dedication to strengthening party structures at both state and national levels. In addition, the meeting expressed confidence in Abdul‑Rahman Mohammed as Acting National Chairman and Senator Mao Ohabunwa as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, noting that their leadership complements ongoing efforts to reposition the party.
The stakeholders distanced themselves from the recent convention held in Ibadan, describing it as unlawful, and commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for boycotting the event. Tensions deepened when the Umar Damagum faction expelled Wike, Anyanwu and others for anti‑party activities, prompting a retaliatory expulsion by the Wike faction of Damagum, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. The two factions clashed last week over access to the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
The endorsement of Wike by the Imo PDP comes as the party navigates its internal conflicts ahead of the next election cycle.
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