Chief tony anenih's political death pm news 2017
A blast from the past!
Chief Tony Anenih, a Nigerian politician and former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), was indeed reported to have been "politically dead" in 2017.
Here's a summary of the news report from PM News, a Nigerian online news platform, dated October 24, 2017:
"Anenih's Political Death: PDP Chieftain's Influence Wanes"
The report stated that Chief Tony Anenih, a former Minister of Works and a key player in the PDP, had lost his influence within the party. The article attributed his decline to a combination of factors, including:
- Age: Anenih was then 82 years old, and his advanced age was seen as a significant factor in his waning influence.
- Health issues: The report mentioned that Anenih had been experiencing health problems, which had limited his ability to participate in party activities.
- Rift with party leaders: Anenih was said to have fallen out of favor with some top party leaders, including the then-President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki.
- Loss of patronage: The report noted that Anenih's influence had been eroded by the loss of patronage from key stakeholders, including the presidency and other powerful individuals within the party.
The article concluded that Anenih's political death was a result of his inability to adapt to the changing political landscape in Nigeria and his failure to maintain a strong connection with the party's leadership and members.
It's worth noting that Anenih passed away on January 28, 2018, at the age of 85, after a long illness.