A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, 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.
The group also listed the Board of Trustees Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara; the recently inaugurated National Chairman, Tanimu Turaki (SAN); and the newly sworn-in Deputy National Chairman (South), Taofeek Arapaja, among those removed from the party. Several other chieftains were also affected.
In addition to the expulsions, the faction disclosed that it had dissolved the State Executive Councils in Bauchi, Oyo, Zamfara, Yobe, Lagos, Edo, and Ekiti, directing that caretaker committees be formed and fresh congresses conducted to restructure the PDP in those areas.
This development is the latest outcome of last Saturday’s disputed national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, which resulted in the removal of Nyesom Wike and members of his camp from the party.
A communiqué from the meeting, read by Senator Samuel Anyanwu, stated that “NEC received the report of the Acting National Chairman, Hon. Abdulrahman Mohammed, detailing breaches of Articles 58(1) and 59(1), including anti-party activities, disobedience to court orders, and conduct bringing the party into disrepute.”
The communiqué added that “NEC approved the commencement of disciplinary procedures against the following: Adolphus Wabara, Olabode George, Ben N. Obi, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, Bala Mohammed, Oluseyi Makinde, Dauda Lawal, Taofiq Arapaja, Setonji Koshoedo, Okechukwu Obiechina Daniel, Woyengikuro Daniel, Mohammed Kadade Suleiman, Emmanuel Ogidi, Sumaila Adamu Burga, Umar Sani, Udom Emmanuel, and Emmanuel Enorden.”
The faction also insisted that all salaries and allowances collected by Chief Ali Odefa after his expulsion on December 12, 2024, must be refunded. It confirmed acting roles within the National Working Committee while approving the Edo State Executive Council led by Barr. Nosa Ogieva-Okunbor.
The communiqué continued: “NEC further resolved that Chief Ali Odefa must refund all salaries and allowances collected after his expulsion on 12 December 2024. These actions are taken to preserve order and discipline within the Party. NEC also ratified Hon. Chidiebere Egwu Goodluck as Acting National Vice Chairman (South East).
“NEC ratified the dissolution of State Excos in Bauchi, Oyo, Zamfara, Yobe, Lagos and Ekiti. The NWC is directed to constitute caretaker committees and begin fresh congresses immediately, while the Edo State Exco led by Barr. Nosa Ogieva-Okunbor has been approved.”
The faction further instructed the party’s legal team and the NWC to initiate constitutional steps to reclaim the seats of elected public officials who defected from the party, referencing Sections 68(1)(g) and 109(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution as the basis for the move.
It added that “NEC approved a party-wide reconciliation initiative to heal divisions and rebuild trust, while ensuring that reconciliation does not undermine discipline. A nationwide membership audit and revalidation will begin ahead of the 2027 elections.”
What You Should Know
This renewed wave of expulsions and state-level dissolutions signals deepening internal conflict within the PDP.
With rival factions claiming legitimacy and pushing competing decisions, the party is entering a critical phase that may influence its strength, unity, and readiness ahead of the 2027 general elections.
