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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Labor Committee (NWC) officially recognized former national youth leader Ude Okoi on Sunday as the party’s substantive secretary of state.
Naija News reports that the confirmation was made public on Wednesday through a statement issued by Debo Ologunagba, PDP’s National Publicity Secretary.
In compliance with the court’s ruling, the NWC has begun to notify the independent National Election Commission (INEC) and other related bodies to the other related bodies to formalize their recognition as the Secretary of State of Udeokoye. .
The statement states that “The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Labor Committee (NWC) at today’s meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 has extensively reviewed the memo dated February 11, 2025. Regarding the issue of the PDP National Secretary.
“The NWC thoroughly reviewed the attached documents, namely the declarative judgment of the High Court of Enugu, the judgment of the Court of Appeal, and the Enugu division, when considering the memo. Hong. Ske Udeh-Okoye. Legal opinions and advice by Dr. Kabiru T. Turaki San and that of the PDP’s national legal counsel.
“After taking full consideration of the memos and attachments, the NWC will overwhelmingly recognize, acknowledge and confirm the RT. Hong. Ske Udeh-Okoye, as substantial national secretary of the PDP, has announced the decision of the Court of Appeals. We fully comply, submit, and recognize that there is no judgment or order of aid or endorsement from a court of superior authority or hierarchy.
“The NWC has begun sending resolutions/decisions in favour of RT. Hong. For recognition in line with the decision of Ske Udeh-Okoye and the Court of Appeals as PDP national secretary of the Independent National Election Commission (INEC) Other related institutions.”
Party leaders praised its members and stakeholders for their unwavering support, adherence to the rule of law and their commitment to party solidarity.
It was dedicated to maintaining the constitution, fostering democratic principles and ensuring national stability.
The PDP tackled internal conflicts before and after the 2023 election, leading to tensions within the party.
National Chairman Umar Damagum has been under scrutiny since intervening Iyorkia Ayu.
The controversy over the position of the National Secretary General escalated when the Southeast appointed Ude Okoy to replace Sen. Samuel Anyanhu, who was elected party candidate for the IMO gubernatorial election.
On December 20, 2024, the Court of Appeal was awarded in favor of Ude Okoye, but the dispute lasted.
Tensions rose on January 28th, and Anyanwu supporters forced Udeh-Okoye to be removed from the Council of Trustees (BOT) meeting.
In pursuit of a resolution, the PDP Governor Bala Mohammed, led by Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed, approved the Court of Appeals’ decision in Asaba, Delta on January 31, supporting Ude Okoye’s legitimate position as state chief. .
However, Anyang Wu refused the decision, rejecting complaints with police inspectors, the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals, accusing the governor of deepening the party’s internal crisis.
On February 5th, 2025, Bot, chaired by Senate Speaker Adolphus Wabala, supported Ude Okoye’s legitimacy after reviewing the issue.
Following this, Damagum sent a note to PDP National Legal Adviser’s Kamaldeen Ajibade on February 6th, requesting guidance on whether to proceed with implementation of the decision approved by the governor and the BOT.
In response, Azibade urged the party’s representative national chair Umar Damagum to support the resolution of the party’s council (BOT), and Ude Okoye on Sunday vowed as PDP Secretary of State.
Ajibade stated this in a memo sent to Damagum in response to a fresh investigation for legal advice regarding the dispute between Ude-Okoye and Sen. Samuel Anyanwu regarding the position of PDP national secretary.
