A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and embattled National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu has announced the expulsion of several prominent figures, including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, and former Deputy National Chairman (South) Bode George.
Also listed for removal were the party’s Board of Trustees Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara; newly sworn-in National Chairman, Tanimu Turaki (SAN); newly sworn-in Deputy National Chairman (South), Taofeek Arapaja; and a number of others aligned with the opposing bloc.
The group further dissolved the State Executive Councils in Bauchi, Oyo, Zamfara, Yobe, Lagos, Edo, and Ekiti, directing the NWC to set up caretaker executives and organise fresh congresses across the affected states.
This latest action stems from the controversial national convention held last Saturday in Ibadan, which ended with the expulsion of Nyesom Wike and his allies from the party, pushing the PDP into deeper internal conflict.
Reading the communiqué, Senator Sam Anyanwu said NEC had reviewed a report from Acting National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed, outlining alleged breaches of Articles 58(1) and 59(1) that ranged from anti-party activities to disobedience of court orders and conduct deemed damaging to the PDP’s reputation.
The faction approved disciplinary proceedings against several high-profile members, including Adolphus Wabara, Bode George, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, Bala Mohammed, Seyi Makinde, Dauda Lawal, Taofiq Arapaja, Setonji Koshoedo, Mohammed Kadade Suleiman, Udom Emmanuel, and others.
They also ordered Chief Ali Odefa to refund all salaries and allowances collected since his expulsion in December 2024. Acting positions within the NWC were ratified, including the confirmation of Hon. Chidiebere Egwu Goodluck as Acting National Vice Chairman (South East). The Edo State Exco led by Barr. Nosa Ogieva-Okunbor was also approved.
Additionally, the faction directed the PDP legal team to pursue constitutional steps to reclaim the seats of all elected officials who have defected, citing Sections 68(1)(g) and 109(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution.
The communiqué concluded with plans for a nationwide reconciliation drive and a full membership audit ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing that unity efforts would not come at the expense of discipline within the party.
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