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.

It said fresh caretaker committees would be announced soon to “restore order and reposition the party for cohesion.”

The communique read by Anyanwu said, “The National Executive Committee (NEC) met on 18 November 2025 to address recent developments affecting the unity, stability, and constitutional order of our party. At a time when Nigerians look to the PDP for leadership, NEC convened to uphold truth, justice, discipline, and respect for the rule of law.

“NEC expressed deep concern over the actions of some members who violated subsisting court orders by organising and attending a purported and unauthorised convention. This act triggered confusion, factionalisation, and the defection of governors and legislators nationwide.

“NEC reaffirmed that the PDP draws its legitimacy from strict adherence to its Constitution and that of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, not from impunity.

“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.

“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.

“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.

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