Wike’s Peoples Democratic Party faction expels Bode George, Seyi Makinde,14 other chieftains

The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supported by Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has purportedly expelled Chief Bode George and fifteen other chieftains of the party.

Penpushing reports that factional National Executive Committee (NEC) of the troubled Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Abdulrahman Mohammed announced the expulsion for alleged anti-party activities.

The other affected chieftains include Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, Tanimu Turaki, (National Chairman) Adolphus Wabara (Chairman Board of Trustees), Deputy National Chairperson (South), Taofeek Arapaja and Emmanuel Ogidi(Chairman, Caretaker Committee for South-South),

Penpushing further reports that it would be recalled that attempts by the Makinde and Mohammed backed faction and that supported by  Nyesom Wike, to hold their meetings at Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headquarters on Tuesday in Abuja resulted in clashes between the two groups.

The embattled National Secretary of the party, Samuel Anyanwu, said this while presenting the communique of the controversial 103 National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held by the faction at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.

Penpushing also reports that Anyanwu explained that the factional National Executive Council (NEC) ratified the expulsion of the affected members, stressing that they were expelled over alleged disregard for court judgements, an action he said put the party in disrepute.

The national scribe added that the National Executive Council (NEC) expressed deep concern over the actions of some members who violated subsisting court orders by organising and attending a purported and unauthorized convention.

Penpushing reports that Anyanwu declared that this act triggered confusion, factionalisation, and the defection of governors and legislators nationwide.

“NEC received the report of the acting National Chairman, 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 Obi, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), Bala Mohammed, Oluseyi Makinde, Dauda Lawal, Taofiq Arapaja, and Setonji Koshoedo.

“Others include 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,” he said.

Penpushing further reports that he said that the National Executive Council (NEC) equally ratified the dissolution of party State Executive Councils of Bauchi, Oyo, Zamfara, Yobe, Lagos, Edo, and Ekiti states.

The National Secretary of the party said that the National Executive Council (NEC) directed the National Working Committee (NWC) to constitute caretaker committees and begin fresh congresses immediately while it recognised the Edo state exco led by Nosa Ogieva.

“NEC directed deputies in all National Working Committee positions now vacant owing to expulsion to assume the substantive positions in acting capacity and function as NWC members. NEC also formally ratified the appointment of Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman, as the Acting National Chairman of the party’.

“NEC directed the legal team and NWC to commence immediate constitutional action to recover seats of all elected officials who defected from the PDP, in line with Sections 68(1)(g) and 109(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution,” he said.

Penpushing also reports that Anyanwu added that the National Executive Council (NEC) approved a party-wide reconciliation initiative to heal divisions and rebuild trust, while ensuring that reconciliation did not undermine discipline, disclosing that a nationwide membership audit and revalidation would begin ahead of the 2027 elections.

“NEC acknowledged the anxieties among members but assures the party faithful that these decisions are aimed at stabilising and strengthening the PDP. The NEC affirms that the era of indiscipline is over. The PDP will not bow to lawlessness or personal ambition. With unity, discipline, and renewed purpose, the PDP will rebuild stronger and restore public confidence ahead of the next electoral cycle,” he said.

Penpushing reports that, the Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman, Mao Ohuabunwa and Abdulrahman earlier in their opening remarks urged the party members to remain steadfast, expressing confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will surmount its problems.

Meanwhile, it would be recalled that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), at its convention in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Saturday, expelled Wike and 10 other members of his faction

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