‘There Are No Two PDPs, Wike Is Our National Leader’ – Anosike

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, Kelechi Anosike, has said the faction of the party aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is the only PDP recognised by law and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Naija News reports that Anosike said this while dismissing claims that there were other recognised factions of the party.

He argued that running under any other faction would amount to a waste of time.

“There are not two PDPs. We have only one PDP, and it is the one recognised by INEC, with Nyesom Wike as our national leader. The others have moved to different parties,” he said.

Anosike also claimed that he remained the only governorship candidate of the PDP in Abia State.

He alleged that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and four other political parties had aligned with the PDP to unseat Governor Alex Otti in the 2027 governorship election.

“The Abia State government has neglected the people, especially the youths. There is no meaningful programme targeted at them. About 75 per cent of the youths are with us, and more are joining every day.

“They have adopted our party. Nigerians will see endorsements from these parties and understand that we are serious,” he added.

Responding to claims that he was being sponsored by influential politicians, Anosike said his ambition was driven by divine direction.

“Nobody sent me. It is the Almighty God who sent me and is driving this process,” he said.

He also denied reports linking his candidacy to former Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu.

Anosike cautioned the Otti-led administration against alleged intimidation of opposition voices, urging the governor to tolerate criticism.

“If you have nothing to hide, there is no reason to clamp down on people expressing their opinions. If you believe you have performed well, present your achievements and defend them.

“During debates, we will ask critical questions and expect answers. Arresting people for speaking their minds only raises suspicions,” he said.

The PDP candidate accused Otti of focusing mainly on road construction while neglecting other sectors of the economy.

He claimed that infrastructure alone was not enough to improve citizens’ welfare, alleging that poverty and hardship remained major concerns in the state.

“Previous administrations received as little as ₦3 billion monthly, whereas the current government receives as much as ₦30 billion.

“With such resources, road construction alone should not be celebrated as an extraordinary achievement,” he said.