The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially expelled Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, and former party secretary Samuel Anyanwu, among others.
The motion for their expulsion was moved by Chief Olabode George, former National Vice Chairman (South), at the ongoing PDP convention in Ibadan, Oyo State.
It was seconded by Hon. Samaila Burga, PDP Chairman in Bauchi State.
Ahead of the convention, the Wike-led faction had attempted to halt the event through the courts.
However, the party secured a favorable judgment from a High Court in Oyo, allowing the convention to proceed.
Mao Ohabunwa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) aligned with Wike’s faction, had dismissed the convention, describing it as a “jamboree.”
He warned that any attendance in Ibadan would not be legally recognized. Ohabunwa also noted that Anyanwu had circulated a notice about the postponement of the convention.
He said, “We have reviewed our activities as the National Working Committee of PDP and agreed to respect all court decisions regarding the Ibadan convention. We are not part of this exercise. Ibadan is a public place—people can go for anything but not for a convention. Anyone attending under that pretext should consider it a jamboree. We will not tolerate blatant abuse of the party constitution.”
The faction’s acting national chairman, Abdulrahman Muhammad, urged delegates nationwide to stay away from the convention and wait for the appropriate time.
He emphasized his commitment to mobilizing members across all 36 states and the FCT for a united PDP.
Meanwhile, Wike praised party members for defending the PDP in their local areas.
He reaffirmed his commitment to the rule of law and promised not to betray supporters who uphold the party constitution.
“I am pleased with your dedication to the party in your respective areas. I will continue to support you and remain loyal to those who believe in the party constitution,” Wike stated.
