Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu (born 18 June 1965) known as Sam Daddy is a Nigerian business executive and politician, and served as the national secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from November 2021,[1][2] until his removal from Office by the Court of Appeal Nigeria on 20th December 2024, which affirmed his replacement with Rt.
[7][6] Anyanwu began his political career in 2003 when he was appointed Transition Committee chairman of Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State serving concurrently as the secretary of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Imo State chapter.
In 2017, he sponsored the bill for the establishment of South East Development Commission passed by the 8th Senate but was vetoed by President Buhari.
In 2021, Anyanwu was elected national secretary of the PDP until his recent sack from office by a majority judgement of the Court of Appeal Nigeria.
[13] He emerged as the 2023 Gubernatorial Candidate of the PDP after Emeka Ihedioha failed to garner support of party members.