PDP: Anyanwu pushes for Wabara, Turaki’s prosecution over alleged impersonation
By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJA
The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified on Thursday as National Secretary Sen. Samuel Anyanwu announced that security agencies have summoned former Senate President Adolphus Wabara, Kabiru Turaki, SAN, and others concerning allegations of impersonation related to the establishment of a rival interim National Working Committee (NWC).
This latest escalation highlights an ongoing power struggle within the opposition party, with the Anyanwu faction, which aligns with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, asserting that it is the only leadership structure recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This claim follows a Supreme Court judgment that is at the heart of the dispute.
Speaking to reporters in Abuja, Anyanwu refuted claims of conflicting interpretations of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court’s ruling.
“We have informed the security agencies, including the police and the Department of State Services (DSS), about the issue of impersonation, and they have already invited Wabara, Turaki, and others who presented themselves at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre for the formation of the so-called interim NWC,” Anyanwu stated. “This matter is now with Nigeria’s security agencies, and we anticipate that those involved will face prosecution.”
Anyanwu emphasized the clarity of the Supreme Court ruling and stated that copies of the CTC are available for public inspection. “The CTC has been officially released by the Supreme Court. We can provide copies to the media,” he noted.
He further asserted that INEC has already verified the current leadership of the PDP, arguing that the party’s recognized structure is unequivocal. “There is only one PDP today. INEC has come and verified the current NWC,” he said.
Challenging the legitimacy of the rival faction, Anyanwu called on its members to publicly disclose their operational base. “Where are they? Where are they operating from? What is their address? These are straightforward questions,” he added.
He urged media organizations to carefully analyze the Supreme Court judgment before publishing reports that may incite further disputes. “We will provide the Supreme Court CTC for journalists to review. I encourage every media organization to consult their legal departments to ensure accurate reporting and avoid potential litigation,” Anyanwu stated.
