The Peoples 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.
Former Governor of Ekiti State Ayodele Fayose
Minister of FCT, Nyesome Wike
Also expelled was the National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, and eight others, while the party structures in Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom and Rivers states were dissolved.
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The development took place at the national convention of the party in Ibadan, Oyo State, before delegates from 17 states across the country..
The party unanimously voted to expel the former members of the party for anti-party activities and fostering disunity with 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 seconded the motion.
The 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.
Governors in attendance at the convention were Bala Muhammed (Bauchi), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Governor Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), and Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau)
Others present were the Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro; a former governor of Osun, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, his Gombe counterpart, Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo; and the Board of Trustees chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara; and a chieftain of the party, among others.
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