PDP expels Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, others for anti-party activities

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

The expulsions were announced during the party’s ongoing 2025 National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, and were “promptly ratified by an overwhelming majority of delegates,” according to an official statement released on the PDP’s verified social media platforms.

“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.”

It added that the decision reflects the party’s resolve to eliminate internal divisions and curb conduct that has undermined its cohesion and electoral prospects.

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