The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, the party’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, and eight other members for what the party describes as persistent anti-party activities and actions that undermined unity within its ranks.
The decision was reached on Saturday during the PDP’s national convention held at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Party leaders said the expulsion became necessary after several litigations and internal disputes linked to the affected members allegedly worked against the PDP’s interests in recent years.
A chieftain of the party, Bode George, moved the motion calling for the expulsion of the 11 members, citing “activities inconsistent with the collective interest of the PDP.” The chairman of the Bauchi State chapter of the party immediately seconded the motion.
Following this, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed presented the motion before delegates for adoption. It was then unanimously approved by members present.
Governors, Party Leaders Present As Vote Is Ratified
Saturday’s convention drew several high-ranking party figures, including Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, and PDP National Chairman Umar Damagum.
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Also present were Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro, former Osun State governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola, former Gombe State governor Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo, and the PDP Board of Trustees Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara.
The convention continued late into Saturday, with party leaders promising further updates as proceedings unfold.
The convention, attended by delegates from 17 states, maintained that the expelled members had repeatedly engaged in acts that threatened internal cohesion and disrupted party operations.
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