Dare Babalola
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), Samuel Anyanwu, its suspended national secretary, and Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti.
Their expulsion was announced on Saturday at the party’s national convention in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
In a statement posted on its official X account, the party wrote, “In a landmark move to restore unity, discipline, and focus ahead of the 2027 general elections, 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.”
