Workers at PDP National Secretariat Endorse Koshoedo as Acting National Secretary, Sparking Debate
"PDP Labourers Incorrectly Backfilling National Secretary Role; Wike's Aide Debunks Anyanwu's Rumors of Demise"
A controversy has sparked within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following the endorsement of Architect Setonji Koshoedo as the Acting National Secretary. This move was made by staff members at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja and was prompted by a desire to uphold party stability, strengthen internal structures, and foster unity.
The decision to endorse Koshoedo was made public on Wednesday, with the management and staff declaring their support for the PDP Governors' Forum and the National Working Committee (NWC) in recognizing Koshoedo as the party's Acting National Secretary. The endorsement is seen as a step towards safeguarding the party and reinforcing trust among its members.
Senator Samuel Anyanwu was urged to accept the development in good faith, with the advocates of Koshoedo arguing that this move falls within the PDP Constitution. The endorsement aligns with Section 36 (2) of the PDP Constitution, which provides for temporary arrangements in the absence of a substantive National Secretary.
However, not everyone is pleased with this decision. Nyesom Wike’s Senior Special Adviser on Public Communications, Lere Olayinka, has expressed disagreement with this move. In a statement released on his social media account, Olayinka argued that, based on the PDP Constitution, the Deputy National Secretary can only act as Secretary in the event of the resignation or death of the National Secretary. Since neither of these conditions is currently met, Olayinka believes the party may be making an error.
Olayinka's concern is that the PDP's actions may have far-reaching consequences, potentially resulting in the party not fielding candidates for the 2026 off-cycle and 2027 general elections. Olayinka states, "The only reason you will need party workers to endorse someone as National Secretary of the PDP is because you know that you are doing the wrong thing."
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As the PDP navigates this challenging period, it remains to be seen how this situation unfolds and what the future holds for the party and its members.
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faced divide, with the endorsement of Architect Setonji Koshoedo as Acting National Secretary drawn into question by Nyesom Wike’s Senior Special Adviser on Public Communications, Lere Olayinka.
- Olayinka argues that the endorsement goes against the PDP Constitution, as the Deputy National Secretary can only act as Secretary in the event of the resignation or death of the National Secretary, which is not currently the case.
- Olayinka fears that the party's actions could lead to the PDP not fielding candidates for the 2026 off-cycle and 2027 general elections, stating, "The only reason you will need party workers to endorse someone as National Secretary of the PDP is because you know that you are doing the wrong thing."
- The controversy surrounding Koshoedo's endorsement has been discussed widely, with titles like "PDP Secretariat Staff Support Governors, NEC’s Endorsement Of Koshoedo As Acting Secretary" and "Tinubu Is Not PDP's Problem - Presidency" reflecting various perspectives on the issue.
- With General News platforms discussing the issues within the PDP, it remains uncertain how this situation will impact the party and its members as they move forward.
