The internal conflict within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated as factions led by Minister Nyesom Wike and National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki traded counter-disclaimers, each claiming the other had been expelled from the party.
Wike’s faction announced that the Turaki-led group had been expelled for false representation and unauthorized actions within the party.
The notice sought to restrict Turaki and his supporters from acting in any official PDP capacity, stating that they “have no authority to represent the PDP, speak for the PDP, issue instructions, or carry out any political, administrative, or organizational activity in the name of the party.”
In response, the Turaki-led faction issued a disclaimer declaring that Wike had been expelled and could no longer speak or act on behalf of the PDP.
The statement instructed the public not to recognize Wike in any official party capacity, warning that any engagement with him as a PDP representative would be invalid.
Through Senator Samuel N. Anyanwu, National Secretary of the Wike faction, the party also addressed individuals allegedly misrepresenting themselves as PDP members.
The faction accused these individuals, including notable figures such as Bala Mohammed, Seyi Makinde, Emmanuel Udom, Bode George, and others, of “embarrassing misrepresentation” of the party.
The Wike-faction emphasized that the National Executive Committee (NEC) had formally expelled these individuals on November 18, 2025, citing offences related to anti-party activities and gross misconduct.
Party supporters were warned not to recognize or support anyone falsely claiming PDP membership, with the statement noting that doing so would be at their own risk.
Furthermore, the Wike-led group questioned the legitimacy of a convention recently held by the Turaki-led faction in Ibadan, Oyo State, describing it as a “charade” that failed to comply with valid court judgments.
They declared that anyone claiming to be newly elected national officers of the party is an imposter and a meddlesome interloper.
