The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled its former National Chairman, Shehu Gabam, along with several senior officials, over allegations of misconduct, financial impropriety, and abuse of office.
The decision followed the adoption of a White Paper by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) on Thursday in Abuja, which reviewed and upheld the findings of an independent Disciplinary Committee set up earlier in the year.
Addressing journalists at the party’s national secretariat, National Publicity Secretary Rufus Aiyenigba said the expulsions were the result of months of investigation and due process aimed at sanitising the party’s leadership structure.
“The NWC considered and adopted the report of the Disciplinary Committee and the accompanying White Paper, which reviewed the findings and recommendations regarding the allegations brought against the affected officers,” Aiyenigba explained.
He recalled that the NWC had earlier suspended Gabam, National Youth Leader Mr. Ogbonna Chukwuma Uchechukwu, and National Auditor Mr. Clarkson Nnadi on June 24, 2025, after a prima facie case of financial misappropriation and gross misconduct was established.
To ensure transparency, the party set up an independent Disciplinary Committee on July 4, 2025, which conducted a two-week probe before submitting its report on July 18, 2025.
The NWC subsequently reviewed the findings and adopted the White Paper on August 15, 2025, culminating in Thursday’s decision.
Those expelled include: Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, former National Chairman, Mr. Ogbonna Chukwuma Uchechukwu, former National Youth Leader, Adamu Abubakar Modibbo, Abubakar Dogara, Nuraddeen Bisalla, Solsuema Osaro and Ambo Ekpeyong.
Others are; Eluwa Ifeanyi Henry, Humphrey Unwukaeze and Judith Israel Shuaibu.
The National Auditor, Mr. Clarkson Nnadi, was also removed from office following his voluntary resignation.
According to Aiyenigba, the affected members were accused of disloyalty and unlawful entry into the SDP national secretariat on July 28, 2025, where they allegedly carted away sensitive documents and party property.
He added that the individuals were later apprehended by security operatives and are now facing criminal prosecution.
“These disciplinary measures are necessary to restore integrity, discipline, and internal order within our great party,” Aiyenigba said, stressing that other administrative recommendations from the White Paper would also be implemented to strengthen accountability mechanisms.
He noted that the sanctions took immediate effect from Thursday, October 23, 2025, and were unanimously approved by members of the National Working Committee.
Reaffirming the party’s commitment to transparency and constitutional order, Aiyenigba maintained that the SDP remains resolute in upholding ethical leadership and institutional discipline.
It will be recalled that on June 24, 2025, the SDP leadership suspended Gabam and several others over alleged embezzlement and diversion of party funds, a move that set the stage for the disciplinary process leading to their eventual expulsion.
