The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has cautioned the party’s Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, to desist from making statements that could mislead the public and exacerbate divisions within the party.
Ologunagba reportedly stated that Anyanwu’s role as PDP’s National Secretary is limited to administrative duties, such as managing day-to-day activities, handling correspondence, and ensuring that directives are carried out.
Ologunagba’s comments were in response to a perceived misunderstanding of roles within the party, and he emphasised that Anyanwu could not summon meetings or issue statements without authorisation.
But in a statement yesterday by his media aide, Dr. Ikenna Onuoha, the National Secretary described Ologunagba’s claims as “ridiculous and ignorant”.
He emphasised the National Secretary’s critical role in the party’s operations.
Anyanwu noted that Ologunagba’s comments indicated his lack of understanding of the party’s constitution on the duties and functions of the National Secretary.
He said: “This statement, if indeed it came from a supposed party spokesperson, is an indication that he lacks the requisite knowledge of the provisions of the party’s constitution regarding the duties, functions, and programmes of the office of the National Secretary.
“Debo Ologunagba, who ordinarily should be speaking for the party, failed to highlight the duties of Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the National Secretary of PDP in Section 36 (1) of the PDP Constitution 2017, as amended, simply because he was out for mischief-making.”
The statement said Anyanwu’s role is far more significant than what Ologunagba suggested, arguing that his actions were guided by the party’s constitution.
He urged Ologunagba to focus on constructive strategies to strengthen the party rather than engaging in divisive rhetoric.
The statement said that despite the provocation, Anyanwu would continue to act with maturity and wisdom, upholding his oath to ensure the party’s cohesion.
