By Ephraim Itota Osaivbe

The presence of police officers was recorded at the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday, as both 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. 

Super FM gathered that some form of drama may occur due to the expected presence of both secretaries at the secretariat.

Both Anyawu and Okoye are laying claim to the office of the national secretary of the PDP.

Already, there is a minimal presence of police personnel at the PDP headquarters, along with some supporters of both Anyway and Okoye.

Amidst the protest, the embattled national secretary drove into the premises and went straight to his office amidst cheers from supporters.

Right in his office, Anyawu called for prayers, before responding to a few questions from journalists.

Regarding the court judgement, Anyawu 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 Anyawu contested for the Imo State governorship election, an exercise he lost to the incumbent.

Upon his return to the party, 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 Okoye and last week, the PDP national working committee 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.