The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike–backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dismissed reports surrounding Senator Samuel Anyanwu’s appeal as misleading, insisting that no suspension was ever imposed on him and that the case in question did not arise from any disciplinary action.
Speaking on Saturday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, under the Abdurahman Mohammed-led leadership, clarified that although Senator Anyanwu filed an appeal, it was not connected to any suspension process within the party.
The PDP remains deeply divided amid an ongoing internal crisis, with rival factions laying claim to the party’s leadership structure.
One bloc is led by Tanimu Turaki (SAN) and is backed by Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State.
The opposing camp, aligned with the Abdurahman Mohammed leadership, enjoys the support of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Both sides have continued to pursue multiple legal actions in efforts to strengthen their positions.
According to The PUNCH, Senator Anyanwu had on April 10, 2026, filed a Notice of Appeal at the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, challenging the January 12, 2026 ruling of the Federal Capital Territory High Court delivered by Justice Yusuf Halilu in suit No. FCT/HC/CV/1050/2025, which dismissed his suit and reportedly affirmed his recommended expulsion from the party.
However, Mohammed insisted that the narrative being circulated was inaccurate. He explained that the disciplinary process referenced in the reports never produced any enforceable outcome.
“The party categorically states that these reports are misleading and lack proper context. While it is true that Senator Anyanwu filed an appeal, it is important to clarify that the appeal was not against any suspension.
“The suit, which was first initiated at the FCT High Court, Abuja, was a case filed to challenge the competence and proceedings of the Disciplinary Committee previously chaired by Mr Tom Ikimi, who has since left the PDP.
“It must be emphasised that the Tom Ikimi Disciplinary Committee merely recommended a suspension.
This recommendation was never considered, adopted, or ratified by either the National Working Committee or the National Executive Committee of the Party. As such, it had no binding effect, and no valid suspension existed at any time.
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“Furthermore, the said Disciplinary Committee and its recommendations had long been jettisoned by the Party’s leadership after it was determined that the committee was constituted in violation of Chapter 10, Article 57(1) of the Party’s Constitution.
Accordingly, there was no valid or effective suspension at any time.
For the avoidance of doubt, the judgment of the FCT High Court delivered by Justice Halilu in January 2026 did not affirm any suspension, as that was never the issue before the court.”
Mohammed added that the court ultimately struck out the case on jurisdictional grounds, noting that internal party disputes fall outside judicial review.
He further disclosed that the appeal filed on April 10, 2026, is now being withdrawn as it is no longer necessary.
“In light of these facts, the appeal, which was inadvertently filed on April 10th, 2026, has now been directed to be immediately withdrawn as it is no longer necessary.
“It is also pertinent to note that Senator Anyanwu and others referenced in the misleading reports had successfully completed their tenure since last year.
“The PDP wishes to remind Nigerians that the Federal High Court in Ibadan, in a landmark judgment, had earlier upheld the composition of the National Caretaker Committee and directed INEC to recognise it.
“Also, the Abuja National Convention held on March 29 and 30, 2026, was conducted with full legal backing, in line with valid judgments of both the High Court and the Court of Appeal, and was duly monitored by INEC.”
The party urged the public, its members, and stakeholders to disregard what it described as misleading accounts, stressing that the reports were aimed at creating confusion within its ranks.