The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed allegations of forgery trailing preparations for its forthcoming national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The PDP insisted that the letter sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was duly co-signed by National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and the Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Umar Damagum.

It was gathered that during the 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, the issue was raised, prompting the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Senator Bala Mohammed, to reiterate Anyanwu’s involvement.

However, when the Bauchi State governor publicly announced that “all communication to INEC has been signed by our National Working Committee,” during the NEC meeting, Senator Anyanwu did not raise any objection in front of party leaders, stakeholders, and INEC observers.

A member of the party’s NEC, from the South East, told The Guardian that the Secretary might have had a change of mind by raising the forgery allegation to create doubts and confusion, stressing that all members of the NWC are united in the resolve to hold the national convention in Ibadan
“I can tell you that Anyanwu, who was present at the meeting, remained silent on the matter, which meant that Governor Mohammed’s announcement was a true reflection of what happened. The Secretary must be responding to outside influence,” the source stated.