Makinde, Arapaja, Turaki, Mohammed, Bode George, Others Expelled - PDP
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the party’s embattled National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has announced the expulsion of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde; Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed; Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal; and former Deputy National Chairman (South), Chief Bode George.
Others are the Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara; the newly sworn-in National Chairman, Tanimu Turaki (SAN); the newly sworn-in Deputy National Chairman (South), Taofeek Arapaja, and others.
The announcement came hours after a dramatic confrontation at the party’s national secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja.
The Wike faction, in a communique issued after its emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) on Tuesday, said the expulsions became necessary due to what it described as “anti-party activities” and “persistent sabotage” allegedly carried out by the affected leaders.
The faction also dissolved the party’s executives in Oyo, Lagos, Bauchi, and Ekiti states, who were believed to be loyal to the embattled leaders.
among members but assures the Party faithful that these decisions are aimed at stabilising and strengthening the PDP.
“The NEC affirms that the era of indiscipline is over. The PDP will not bow to lawlessness or personal ambition.
“With unity, discipline, and renewed purpose, the PDP will rebuild stronger and restore public confidence ahead of the next electoral cycle.”
Earlier, in their opening remarks, the BoT Chairman, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, and Acting National Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman, urged the party members to remain steadfast, expressing confidence that the PDP will surmount its problems.
