The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied the forgery allegation raised by its National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, over letters sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The party’s National Working Committee (NWC) dismissed the claim on Monday, confirming that Anyanwu personally signed the letter notifying INEC of the party’s upcoming national convention.
Addressing a press conference at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja, the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said Anyanwu’s claim of signature forgery was “false and misleading.”
According to Ologunagba, the National Secretary signed several official documents, including the one announcing the party’s November 15 and 16 national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State.
He revealed that the letters were signed only hours before the 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on August 25.
“The NWC wants to make it clear that Senator Anyanwu personally signed the letter sent to INEC,” Ologunagba stated. “He also signed other official documents around the same time. The allegation of forgery has no basis in fact or law.”
The party’s spokesman explained that the documents bearing Anyanwu’s signature were duly recorded in the PDP’s correspondence files and sent through official party channels.
He said the NWC was shocked by the forgery claim, describing it as an attempt to discredit the leadership of the party and distract preparations for the national convention.
Ologunagba maintained that the PDP remains united and focused, adding that internal disagreements would not derail its political plans ahead of the convention.
Party insiders have described the controversy as part of a growing internal power struggle between factions loyal to different political blocs within the PDP.
Sources hinted that Anyanwu, a former governorship candidate in Imo State, had recently disagreed with the NWC over the convention’s structure and delegate list.
However, the NWC insisted that due process was followed in all official communications, and every letter sent to INEC carried the genuine signature of the National Secretary.
“The leadership of our party is committed to transparency, accountability, and adherence to constitutional procedures,” Ologunagba said. “We will not be distracted by baseless accusations.”
The PDP urged its members nationwide to ignore what it described as “internal misinformation” and continue mobilising for the convention.
As of press time, Senator Anyanwu had not issued a formal response to the NWC’s latest statement.
The PDP has scheduled its national convention for November 15–16, 2025, where key party positions are expected to be contested.