A governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Samson Chukwu Nnamani has been suspended by the party.

The Advocate reports that his suspension, endorsed by all the members of the State Working Committee, SWC, was announced in a report dated May 22, 2026.

The development leaves former minister, Chief Uche Nnaji as the sole aspirant for the party’s ticket in Enugu State.

Nnamani, popularly known as Odera was accused of launching unwarranted attacks against party leaders, as well as other anti-party activities.

He was earlier disqualified from participating in the PDP primaries.

Nnamani is being accused of conduct considered detrimental to the unity, image and integrity of the party.

According to the report, “The disciplinary process leading to his suspension began with a formal petition dated 20th May 2026 written by Hon. Edeh Peter Chibuike, a former Councillor representing Ward 3 Akpugo in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. In the petition addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Enugu State, the petitioner accused Chief Samson Chukwu Nnamani of engaging in actions capable of bringing the party into disrepute, hatred and public contempt contrary to the provisions of the PDP Constitution 2017 (as amended).

“Chief Samson Chukwu Nnamani allegedly made and widely circulated negative publications against fellow PDP governorship aspirant, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji. The petitioner further alleged that the publications not only attacked Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji personally but also criticized the party for clearing him to contest on the platform of the PDP. The petitioner stated that the publications were circulated to notable party members including the South East Zonal Secretary of the PDP, Hon. Ahumibe Michael C., and Hon. Obiora Ugwu among others.

“The petition maintained that the actions of Chief Samson Chukwu Nnamani contravened Sections 58(1)(b), (f) and (h) of the PDP Constitution 2017 (as amended), which deal with acts capable of undermining the party, creating disaffection within the party and exposing the party to ridicule and hatred. The petitioner therefore urged the party leadership to suspend Chief Samson Chukwu Nnamani and refer him to the appropriate disciplinary organs of the party for further sanctions.

“Following the receipt of the petition, the PDP Enugu State Chapter convened an Expanded Emergency State Working Committee meeting and formally invited Chief Samson Chukwu Nnamani to appear before the committee to defend himself against the allegations contained in the petition.

“In a letter dated 21st May 2026 and signed by the State Secretary of the party, Hon. Chukwunonye Okereke, Chief Samson Chukwu Nnamani was invited to attend the emergency meeting scheduled for Friday, 22nd May 2026 at the residence of the State Chairman of the party, Hon. Vitus Okechi, located at Okechi Estate opposite ANAMCO, Emene, Enugu.

“The invitation letter stated clearly that the purpose of the meeting was to give him the opportunity to respond to the allegations leveled against him by Hon. Peter Chibuike Edeh. A copy of the petition was attached to the invitation letter for his attention and response.

“However, during the meeting held on 22nd May 2026, the Expanded Emergency State Working Committee noted that Chief Samson Chukwu Nnamani failed to honour the invitation despite evidence showing that the letter had been successfully delivered to him through a courier service company.

“After deliberations and preliminary hearing on the matter, the committee resolved that the publications and actions of Chief Samson Chukwu Nnamani were made in bad faith and were intended to portray the PDP negatively before the public while creating internal division within the party ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Enugu State.

“The committee further held that his refusal to appear before the party to defend himself amounted to acceptance of the allegations contained in the petition and demonstrated disregard for the authority and disciplinary structures of the party.

Consequently, the Expanded State Working Committee resolved as follows:

“That the publications made and circulated by Chief Samson Chukwu Nnamani against fellow governorship aspirant, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, were capable of bringing the party into hatred, contempt and disrepute.

“That his conduct contravened Sections 58(1)(a), (b), (f) and (h) of the PDP Constitution 2017 (as amended). 3. That his refusal to honour the invitation extended to him by the party despite confirmed proof of delivery was condemnable and amounted to an admission of the allegations against him.

“That in line with Section 57(3) of the PDP Constitution 2017 (as amended), Chief Samson Chukwu Nnamani be suspended from the party for a period of one month with effect from 22nd May 2026.

“That he be referred to the Disciplinary Committee of the party for further investigation and necessary disciplinary measures in accordance with Sections 57(4) and 57(5) of the PDP Constitution 2017 (as amended).

“Following the resolution, the PDP Enugu State Chapter inaugurated a seven-man disciplinary committee headed by Barr. Emeka Abah to further investigate the allegations against Chief Samson Chukwu Nnamani and recommend additional disciplinary actions where necessary. The party leadership emphasized that the decision was taken in the interest of party discipline, unity, internal democracy and the protection of the integrity of the PDP in Enugu State as preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

“The suspension of Chief Samson Chukwu Nnamani has since generated political reactions within the state, with many party faithful viewing the action a strong signal by the PDP leadership that acts capable of causing division, disunity and public embarrassment within the party would not be tolerated irrespective of the status of those involved.”