From Lateef Ibrahim Abuja
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT and erstwhile Governor of Rivers State, Mr Nyesom Wike has been expelled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for anti party activities.
The decision to expel Wike was taken at the ongoing elective national convention of the PDP in Ibadan the Oyo State capital on Saturday.
Also expelled along with the FCT Minister are the party’s National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu, National Legal Adviser, Mr Kamaldeen Ajibade, SAN, former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayo Fayose, Mr Austin Nwachukwu, and others for anti-party activities.
The decision, according to the party, was taken in a move to restore unity, discipline, and focus ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to a statement on its official WhatsApp platform, “the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at its ongoing 2025 National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, has expelled high-profile members Nyesom Wike, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), former Governor Ayo Fayose, Hon. Austin Nwachukwu, and several others.
“The decision which was promptly ratified by an overwhelming majority of delegates, underscores the party’s commitment to eradicating internal divisions and anti-party conduct that have plagued its progress”, it stressed.
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