National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force over what he described as the “criminal forgery and cloning” of his signature on an official party document.
In three separate petitions dated October 15, 2025, Anyanwu raised alarm over a letter purportedly addressed to INEC in connection with the PDP’s forthcoming elective national convention, bearing what he insists is a forged version of his signature.
The letter in question, referenced *PDP/DOM/GF.2/Vol.1M/25-140* and dated August 25, 2025, was reportedly circulated to INEC without his knowledge or authorisation.
“Regrettably, the quoted letter was never signed, authorised or known to me. It is shocking to have a forged or cloned version of my signature on the letter,” Anyanwu wrote.
Describing the act as both “criminal and dangerous,” he called on the heads of the three agencies to immediately launch a full investigation and ensure that those responsible face the law.
“I therefore request that this criminal conduct by officers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and their collaborators within INEC be investigated and the culprits prosecuted,” he added.
Each of the petitions — acknowledged by INEC, DSS, and the police between October 15 and 16 — contained excerpts of the alleged forged document attached as evidence.
Anyanwu’s move comes at a critical time for the PDP, which has been grappling with internal wrangling ahead of its 2025 national convention. The national secretary said the petitions were aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the party and preventing the use of falsified documents in dealings with electoral and security institutions.
This development follows the March 2025 ruling of the Supreme Court of Nigeria which nullified the judgement that sacked Anyanwu as PDP national secretary.
Subsequently, Umar Damagum, the party’s national chairman, asked him to resume his duties, describing the resolution as a “difficult but necessary decision.”
Anyanwu, a political ally of Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, is seen as a key figure in the unfolding power tussle within the party’s national structure.
With the convention drawing closer, the forgery allegation is expected to heighten the tension already simmering within the PDP’s ranks.
