The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, from the party, for anti-party activities. It also expelled the National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, as well as eight others, and dissolved party structures in Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom and Rivers states. The chieftains were expelled for anti-party activities and fostering disunity with a series of litigation against the interests of the party. A chieftain of the PDP, Bode George, moved the motion for the expulsion of 11 key members, citing what he described as activities inconsistent with the party’s collective interest as reasons for the move.
The chairman of the PDP in Bauchi State quickly seconded the motion and he Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Muhammed, put the vote forward for members to adopt and ratify the expulsion of those involved, and it was unanimously accepted.
However, two PDP governors, Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa) and Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau) rejected the expulsion. The governors noted that the decision was not in the best interest of the party and said there was a need for unity, dialogue, and collective effort in rebuilding and repositioning the party.
News edited by Favour Owonibi