The management and staff of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat shut down their offices and staged a mass walkout in protest against Senator Samuel Anyanwu’s attempt to forcibly reclaim his position as national secretary.
The demonstration was said to have followed the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, appointment of Setonji Koshodeo as acting National Secretary.
Anyanwu reportedly arrived at the party headquarters with suspected thugs and tried to take control of the national secretary’s office, but staff members quickly mobilized and vacated the premises, leaving him stranded and visibly embarrassed.
“Anyanwu and his people entered the building. It wasn’t just an attempt, they actually went straight into the national secretary’s office with some of his aides,” a protesting staff member revealed.
The PDP secretariat remained deserted as the protest continued, with staff insisting they wouldn’t return until Anyanwu vacated the office.
“We had all left our offices and walked out in protest. That firm action led to his exit,” another staff member stated.
The protest follows the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) appointment of Setonji Koshodeo as acting National Secretary, which the staff had publicly pledged to support, citing adherence to the party’s internal procedures.
Some staff members have accused Anyanwu of being a “mole” planted by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to cause chaos within the PDP ahead of the 2027 elections, further fueling tension within the party.
The walkout has raised concerns about the PDP’s internal unity and preparedness for the 2027 general elections, with some fearing the party’s credibility could suffer if the leadership crisis isn’t quickly resolved.