PDP expels Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, others for anti-party activities

PDP Expels Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, and Others for Anti-Party Activities

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a dramatic step at its 2025 National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, by expelling several high-profile members over allegations of anti-party activities.

Among those expelled are Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Kamaldeen Ajibade, Austin Nwachukwu, and other notable figures.

According to the official statement released by the party, the decision was ratified by an overwhelming majority of delegates, underscoring the PDP’s determination to restore unity, discipline, and focus ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The party emphasized that internal divisions and acts of disloyalty had long undermined its progress, and this expulsion was seen as a landmark move to safeguard its future.

The motion for expulsion was initiated by Chief Olabode George, a respected party chieftain and former national vice-chairman (South), and seconded by Samaila Buga, chairman of the PDP in Bauchi State. Bala Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi and chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, subsequently put the motion to a voice vote, which was overwhelmingly supported by delegates.

None of the expelled members have issued official statements in response to the development. However, late in the evening, Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to Wike, reacted with a subtle jab. On his official X account, he mocked the convention, describing it as a social gathering rather than a serious political event, quipping that the delegates had gone to Ibadan to “start dirty December in November.”

This expulsion marks one of the most consequential disciplinary actions in the PDP’s recent history. It reflects the party’s attempt to reassert control and discipline among its ranks, especially as it prepares for the challenges of the 2027 elections. The move also signals a shift in the party’s internal dynamics, as it seeks to eliminate dissent and consolidate its base around a unified vision.

In essence, the expulsion of Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, and others is both a political and symbolic act. It demonstrates the PDP’s resolve to confront internal crises head-on, while sending a clear message that loyalty and discipline will be non-negotiable in the party’s march toward reclaiming national relevance.