Bode George, a PDP chieftain and member of the party’s board of trustees, has denied claims that Nyesom Wike’s dominance in the opposition party is reflected in the appointment of Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s national secretary instead.
George insisted in an interview with Punch on Wednesday that the party’s best interests guided the decision to recognize Anyanwu and that no one person had any effect.
“Definitely not!” George responded when asked if the action indicated the PDP had given up to Wike.
He said, “Let’s get together at the NEC. You will be able to determine who is winning and who is losing when the NEC meets.
George emphasized that the 100th meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC), which is set for June 30, 2025, will settle all unresolved matters pertaining to the role of the National Secretary.
“Whatever is decided at NEC is final,” he said. Anyanwu’s reinstatement as PDP National Secretary is a contentious topic for reasons that are best understood within the party. I’m appealing to both sides as an elder, but especially to the irate ones. They need to relax. Our internal issues will be resolved when we meet.
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No one individual can take over the PDP structure, the former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP emphasized, taking a subtle jab at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The APC is owned by an individual, whereas our party is not,” he stated. We are pleading with everyone to try to achieve peace. I must stress that this party cannot be outsized by an individual, but we will find a solution.
Using a Yoruba proverb to illustrate his point, George added, “There is a saying in Yoruba land that when you prostrate for a dwarf, you will still be taller than the dwarf when you get up.”
George urged all members of the party to stop interpreting developments as a win-or-lose situation, noting that the PDP must reposition itself ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He added, “There is nothing permanent in this life. Let us not attribute this event (return of Anyanwu) to a winner or a loser.
“Nigerians are looking forward to better governance in 2027, and we need to settle ourselves to make a presentation to the people.”
