The national working committee (NWC) of the embattled Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday announced the suspension of four of its principal national officers for allegedly breaching the provisions of the party’s constitution.
Spokesman for the party, Mr Debo Ologunagba, disclosed this in a post via @OfficialPDPNig.
He said the national secretary, Samuel Anyanwu; national organising secretary, Umar Bature; national legal adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade; and deputy national legal adviser, Mr Okechukwu Osuoha, were suspended for one month and referred to the national disciplinary committee.
“During this period of the suspension, they cease to function in their respective capacities,” Ologunagba said.
He explained that the affected officials committed several offences in breach of the PDP’s constitution.
The post entitled ‘Decision of the @OfficialPDPNig NWC at its 608th meeting held on Saturday, November 1, 2025’, reads: “National Secretary, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu, National organizing Secretary, Hon. Umar Bature, National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, SAN, Deputy National Legal Adviser, Barr. Okechukwu Osuoha, Suspended for one month and referred to the National Disciplinary Committee.
“During this period of the suspension, they cease to function in their respective capacities.
“In the case of the national secretary, pursuant to Section 36(2) of our party constitution as amended in 2017, the deputy national secretary, Hon. Arc. Setonji Koshoedo shall act as the national secretary.
In the case of the national legal adviser and the deputy national legal adviser, the national director of legal services is hereby directed to oversee the activities of the department.
