The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed the November 16, 2025 convention held in Ibadan as an illegal and futile “Committee of Friends” gathering.
In a communiqué issued on Monday after a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting on Saturday, the party praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for staying away from what it described as an invalid assembly, noting that the commission’s action aligns with the PDP’s commitment to the Rule of Law.
“We dissociate ourselves from the ill-fated and unlawful Ibadan convention, and we commend INEC for its decision to boycott the invalid gathering. This stance vindicates our dedication to upholding democratic principles,” the communiqué stated.
The stakeholders reaffirmed their support for FCT Minister Nyesom Wike as the party’s national leader, Abdulrahman Mohammed as Acting National Chairman; Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary; and Rt. Hon. Austine Nwachukwu as Imo State Chairman.
“We unequivocally state that the entire Imo State PDP stakeholders are solidly behind our State Chairman, Rt. Hon. Austine Nwachukwu,” the statement added, insisting that Wike’s contributions to the party since 2015 “cannot be wished away.”
On Wike’s leadership role, the communiqué stressed that “from all available records, the FCT Minister has paid his dues and supported the party to the point where he deserves to be recognised as the National Leader of our great party.”
The party also declared support for Senator Mao Ohuabunwa as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and reaffirmed its backing for Senator Samuel Anyanwu, stating that “Imo PDP and her stakeholders are in total support of their son and National Secretary.”
The communiqué reiterated the call for discipline and constitutional order within the party, urging members to pursue actions that promote due process, internal democracy, and respect for the Rule of Law.
The stakeholders concluded by commending Wike’s performance as FCT Minister and his contributions to the party’s stability.
