The Peoples Democratic Party on Saturday, expelled high-profile members including Federal Capital Minister, Nyesom Wike, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), former Governor Ayo Fayose, Austin Nwachukwu, and several others for anti-party activities.

Making the decision at its ongoing 2025 National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State on Saturday, the party said the action was “promptly ratified by an overwhelming majority of delegates.”

According to the official statement released by @OfficialPDPNig across its social media handles, the opposition party reiterated its commitment to restoring unity, discipline, and focus ahead of the 2027 general elections.”

The statement read, “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, 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.”

Meanwhile, additonal reports revealed that party chieftain, Chief Olabode George, who was also a former national vice-chairman of the party in the south, moved the motion for the expulsion, while Samaila Buga, chairman of the PDP in Bauchi, secondex.

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