In a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves through Nigerian politics, the Peoples Democratic Party has taken decisive action against several high-profile members accused of undermining the party.
Major Political Figures Ousted
The Peoples Democratic Party made a sweeping decision to expel numerous prominent members during its National Convention held in Ibadan, Oyo state. The expulsion list includes former Rivers State Governor and current FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who has been a controversial figure within the party since accepting a ministerial position in the ruling APC government.
Also facing expulsion is former Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose, known for his vocal criticism of party leadership. The third major figure affected is Samuel Anyanwu, who had been functioning as a factional chairman within the party structure.
Convention Proceedings and Voting
The motion for expulsion was initiated by Chief Bode George, one of the founding fathers of the PDP, during the convention proceedings on Saturday November 15. The motion received unanimous support from party members attending the ongoing National Convention, indicating widespread backing for the disciplinary action.
Bauchi State governor Bala Mohammed seconded the motion, adding significant weight to the decision. The expulsions specifically cite anti-party activities as the primary reason for the drastic measure, though specific details of the alleged misconduct were not immediately disclosed.
Complete List of Expelled Members
Beyond the three most prominent names, the party also expelled several other key members:
Adeyemi Ajibade (SAN), who served as the party's National Legal Adviser, was among those ousted. His expulsion represents a significant loss of legal expertise within the party structure.
Other expelled members include Umar Bature, AbdulRahman Mohammed, Mao Chuambuwa, George Turner, Austin Nwachukwu, Abraham Ammah, and Dan Orbih. The comprehensive nature of the expulsions suggests the party leadership is taking a firm stance against internal dissent and factionalism.
The timing of these expulsions, during the National Convention, indicates the party's intention to present a unified front moving forward while purging elements considered disloyal to the party's core leadership and direction.
