PDP to Anyanwu: You Lied; No One Forged Your Signature

By Jeremy Fregene

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed as false and politically motivated the allegation by its National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, that his signature on official documents relating to the party’s forthcoming national convention was forged or cloned.

Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, described the forgery claim as “baseless and mischievous,” insisting that all documents in question were duly signed by Senator Anyanwu in the full presence of party leaders, governors, and senior stakeholders.

According to Ologunagba, the National Executive Committee (NEC) had mandated both the National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagun, and the National Secretary, Senator Anyanwu, to formally notify the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the date, venue, and agenda of the forthcoming convention, in line with Section 82(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022.

He explained that the NEC’s directive was carried out transparently, with Anyanwu fully participating in all discussions leading to the decision. “In all of this, Senator Samuel Anyanwu was present. It was duly agreed. There are even pictures of the event showing him seated as a key participant, a clear endorsement that this was a collective decision,” Ologunagba stated.

The PDP spokesman said Anyanwu’s claim that his signature was forged contradicts both INEC records and verifiable evidence from the meetings he attended. “The allegation is a calculated attempt to mislead the public and create unnecessary tension within the party,” he added.

Providing a timeline of events, Ologunagba noted that the National Working Committee (NWC) held its 102nd NEC session on August 25, 2025, which was attended by PDP governors, National Assembly members, and top party officials, including Anyanwu himself.

“Before that meeting, there was a gathering of governors, NWC leaders, and key stakeholders in the office of the National Chairman. Among those who attended were Governors Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, Ademola Adeleke of Osun, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, as well as Senator Bukola Saraki and other prominent leaders,” he explained.

Ologunagba revealed that four official letters were signed on the same day, August 25, inside the National Chairman’s office, in the presence of these governors and senior party figures. “At that session, four letters were signed in the full view of all attendees, including Senator Anyanwu. These are the same letters now being publicly contested,” he said.

He accused those promoting the forgery narrative of attempting to distort facts for political gain, adding that reports of the alleged forgery have already been submitted to the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police for investigation.

“We urge the DSS and the police to conduct a proper and impartial investigation to get to the bottom of this matter. The facts are clear, the evidence is available, and the truth cannot be hidden,” Ologunagba stated.

Reaffirming the PDP’s commitment to transparency, internal democracy, and truth, the spokesman commended the media for what he described as responsible coverage of internal party matters. “People can twist narratives, but they can’t alter facts. We’re not dealing with imagination; we’re dealing with verifiable evidence,” he said.

Ologunagba further assured that the party’s November 2025 Elective National Convention remains firmly on course and will be conducted in strict accordance with both the PDP Constitution and the provisions of the Electoral Act.

“The PDP is moving forward. Our convention will hold as planned, and it will reflect the will of our members across the country. No distraction will derail that process,” he concluded.