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By David Odama
The police in Abuja are reported to have taking over the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Monday, following the resumption of the embattled National Secretary of the party, Samuel Anyawu and Ude Okoye, whom the Court of Appeal declared as the authentic National Secretary of the party is expected to resume work today.
TMSnews gathered that some form of drama may occur due to the expected presence of both secretaries at the secretariat. laying claim to the office of the national secretary of the PDP.
Our correspondent learnt that the presence of police personnel at the PDP HQ, along with some supporters of both Anyway and Okoye.
amidst protest when the embarked national secretary drove into the premises and went straight to his office with a loud cheers from supporters.
Anyawu called for prayers, before responding to a few questions from journalists. regarding the court judgement, said the matter has been appealed, and is now at the Supreme Court.
Asked about his views regarding the party’s last week position, when it acknowledged Okoye as the National Secretary, he said the briefing by the national publicity secretary was his own opinion.
The ongoing rustle started after Anyway contested for the Imo State governorship election, an exercise he lost to the incumbent.
Upon his return to the party, Mister Okoye who held sway while he was away, challenged his right to return to an office he vacated to contest for an election in his state.
The courts ruled in favour of muster Okoye and Lasteek, the PDP national working committee had acknowledged Okoye as the legally recognised National Secretary of the party, maintaining that the party has a high regard for the pronouncement of the Court of Appeal. (Channels TV)
