To avoid what many consider a legal sumersault, the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has submitted the name of its candidate for the Anambra State governorship election, with Senator Samuel Anyanwu signing as the party’s National Secretary.
The letter, dated May 7, 2025, was received by the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), on Monday, May 12, 2025.
It was co-signed by the party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum.
It was titled: “SUBMISSION OF NAME OF CANDIDATE & PARTICULARS (FORMS: EC-9, EC-9B, EC-13B) FOR THE ANAMBRA STATE GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 08, 2025”.
“We write to inform the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that EZENWAFOR JUDE C. is the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP's) Gubernatorial Candidate for the November 08, 2025 Anambra State Gubernatorial Election, having emerged winner of the Party's Gubernatorial Primary in ANAMBRA STATE monitored by the Commission.
“Please be also informed that HON. OKEKE FRANCIS CHUKWUDI is Ezenwafor Jude's Running Mate.
“We hereby forward the Credentials/ Particulars: Forms EC-9, EC-9B and EC-13B, of both the candidate and running mate.
“Your cooperation in this regard will be highly appreciated.
“Kindly acknowledge receipt of this letter and accept the assurances of our highest esteem and regards,” the letter read.
Until now, Hon SKE Ude-Okoye and Anyanwu have been in contention over who is the authentic National Secretary of the party.
Even with the judgement of the Supreme Court on the matter, the crisis has festered.
Just recently, PDP Governors’ Forum nominated Mr Setonji Koshoedo to work as the party’s Acting National Secretary.
It is unclear why Koshoedo was not permitted to sign the nomination letter.