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Court Dismisses Anyanwu’s Case Over PDP National Secretary Dispute.
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed a suit filed by former factional National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, seeking judicial recognition as the party’s substantive secretary.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Justice Mohammed Umar struck out the case, noting that Anyanwu’s tenure as national secretary expired in December 2025, rendering the suit overtaken by events.
Anyanwu had filed the case (FHC/ABJ/CS/254/2025) naming the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and former acting PDP National Chairman Umar Damagun as first and second defendants.
In an ex parte application submitted on February 13, 2025, through his lawyer Ken Njemanze, Anyanwu sought an interim injunction preventing INEC from acting on any PDP correspondence not signed by him, and restraining Damagun from sending party correspondence to INEC without his countersignature.
On February 28, 2025, the PDP and Sunday Udeh-Okoye were added as third and fourth defendants, while Dr. Ali Odela, the party’s South-East Vice Chairman, and Setonji Koshoedo, Deputy National Secretary, were joined as fifth and sixth defendants.
During Tuesday’s proceedings, Anyanwu’s counsel, U. C. Njemanze-Aku, informed the court that his client’s tenure had elapsed. He requested to withdraw the matter in the interest of justice to avoid wasting the court’s time, noting it would be improper to proceed with a case already overtaken by events.
INEC’s counsel, Akintayo Balogun, argued that the suit should not have been filed and urged the court to dismiss it with ₦1 million in costs. Other defence lawyers supported this request. However, Njemanze-Aku objected, stating that the withdrawal was due to circumstances beyond Anyanwu’s control and urging the court to let each party bear its own costs.
After hearing submissions, Justice Umar dismissed the suit without awarding costs, stating: “Since you have joined issues, I am going to dismiss this matter. The matter is hereby dismissed. The delay is not on any of the parties. The situation made it so. For this reason, I award no cost.”
The dispute over the PDP national secretary position arose when Anyanwu vacated the office to contest the 2023 Imo governorship election, which he lost. His attempt to reclaim the position triggered internal party conflict, with Udeh-Okoye emerging as a rival claimant.
On December 20, 2024, the Court of Appeal in Enugu upheld a Federal High Court ruling removing Anyanwu and affirming Udeh-Okoye as secretary. Anyanwu appealed to the Supreme Court, which overturned the lower court decisions in March 2025.
Despite the apex court ruling, PDP factions continued asserting authority, prompting Anyanwu to file a fresh suit in Abuja. The legal battle has now ended with Tuesday’s dismissal.
Guillermo Hoyos has said his long-standing friendship with Lionel Messi will not influence his decisions after being named head coach of Inter Miami CF.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Hoyos was unveiled on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after the club confirmed the departure of Javier Mascherano due to personal reasons. Mascherano had led Inter Miami to their first MLS Cup title just four months earlier.
The Argentine coach previously served as the club’s sporting director and shares a relationship with Messi that dates back over 20 years, beginning at FC Barcelona’s youth academy.
However, speaking at his first press conference, Hoyos stressed that personal ties would not affect his professional duties.
He said their friendship is “non-negotiable,” but added that it would not translate into special treatment or constant oversight on the pitch.
While the club initially described him as an interim coach for upcoming matches, later updates referred to him as head coach, suggesting a more formal role.
Hoyos is expected to remain in charge until mid-year, before a new technical structure is introduced ahead of the Leagues Cup in August.
Inter Miami CF currently sit third in the MLS Eastern Conference after seven matches, keeping them in strong early-season form.
Messi, captain of Argentina’s World Cup-winning side, remains central to the club’s ambitions as they continue their push for more silverware under new leadership.
FIFA has announced plans to introduce a halftime show during the 2026 World Cup final, marking the first time entertainment of this kind will feature in the tournament’s history.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Segun Showunmi, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is well positioned to clinch the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a post on social media, Showunmi said Atiku’s political strength and preparedness give him an advantage in the emerging contest, while noting that former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi could emerge as his strongest rival.
He also observed growing political dissatisfaction across parts of the country, particularly in the North, saying both rural and urban voters are increasingly aggrieved.
According to him, these sentiments could significantly influence the outcome of the 2027 general elections.
Showunmi warned political actors against neglecting loyal supporters, noting that shifting alliances could reshape the political landscape ahead of the polls.
He further described Atiku as fully committed and actively preparing for the race.
Highlighting key regions to watch, he said the South-East may play a decisive role, while the South-West remains unpredictable, and the North-Central could serve as a critical swing zone in the election.
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