Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has unequivocally affirmed his continued allegiance to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dismissing speculations of his departure. During an interactive session with the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) in Enugu, Governor Mbah declared, "I am still in the PDP, as you can see, the flag behind me is that of the PDP." He acknowledged the internal challenges plaguing the party but stressed that such difficulties are not unique to the PDP, expressing optimism that the party would soon overcome its issues.

Addressing the concept of independent candidacy, Governor Mbah emphasized that the Nigerian constitution does not provide for individuals to run as independent candidates, requiring sponsorship by a political party. He noted, "So you must still do the politics as you cannot completely shield yourself from it." Mbah highlighted his administration's strong focus on governance, stating that their commitment is to serve the people of Enugu State, who will ultimately decide on the renewal of their mandate.

In a significant political development for Enugu State, Governor Mbah revealed that his principal rival from the 2023 governorship election, Chijioke Edeoga, has returned to the PDP and is now collaborating with him to advance the state. This reconciliation has fostered a period of political peace, minimizing internal conflicts and allowing the administration to concentrate on collaborative efforts for state building.

Meanwhile, the broader Peoples Democratic Party is grappling with a deep-seated internal crisis, particularly concerning the upcoming 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, initially scheduled for June 30, 2025. This meeting, fixed during the 99th NEC meeting on May 27, 2025, has become a point of contention. The party's Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, unilaterally conveyed the notice to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) without the co-signature of the National Secretary, a constitutional requirement. Consequently, INEC declined to observe the proceedings, citing a technical lack of proper notice.

In response to INEC's position and after extensive consultations with party stakeholders, including Governors and Board of Trustees (BoT) members, Damagum announced a postponement of the NEC meeting. Crucially, he also declared the reinstatement of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary, directing him to immediately resume office. Damagum emphasized that while it was a difficult decision, the party's survival outweighed individual aspirations, stating that the leadership had decided to abide by INEC's advice, especially with an impending FCT election.

However, Damagum's actions ignited fierce opposition and revealed significant divisions within the party. The Chairman of the BoT, Senator Adolphus Wabara, along with a group of National Working Committee (NWC) members, vehemently rejected Damagum's pronouncements. Wabara declared the cancellation of the NEC meeting and the reinstatement of Anyanwu as "null, void and of no effect," arguing they were inconsistent with the PDP Constitution. He asserted that a NEC decision, being the highest decision-making organ after the National Convention, could not be unilaterally overridden by the Acting National Chairman.

The dispute over the National Secretary position traces back to Anyanwu's bid for the Imo State governorship in 2023. While the South-East zonal committee had nominated Chief S.K Udeh-Okoye to replace him, arguing that holding both roles would be a distraction, Anyanwu maintained he only took a leave of absence and would return if unsuccessful. Upon his return after losing the election, he met significant opposition. The controversy further intensified with different interpretations of a Supreme Court ruling that returned the prerogative to fill the position to the party, leading to clashes between the camps of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike. A third faction, led by Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde, emerged, advocating for Arc. Setonji Koshoedo to act as National Secretary, a position he held temporarily following a decision by the NWC at its 600th meeting.

The BoT, affirming its role as the conscience of the party, firmly stated that the 100th NEC Meeting must proceed as scheduled on June 30, 2025, and that Koshoedo remains the Acting National Secretary. Key party figures like former Senate President Bukola Saraki, as chairman of the PDP Reconciliation and Convention Committee, have been actively engaged in consultations to resolve the unending crisis. Despite these efforts, the party remains fractured, with a clear split between those supporting Damagum's latest decisions and those upholding the sanctity of previous NEC and NWC resolutions. The outcome of these power struggles will undoubtedly shape the future trajectory of the main opposition party.