… Dissolves Oyo, Bauchi, Ekiti, Lagos excos, others.
The Nationwide Govt Committee of the Peoples Democratic Get together led by Nyesom Wike’s faction of the get together, has ratified the expulsion of the Governors of Oyo, Bauchi and Zamfara States, Seyi Makinde, Bala Mohammed and Dauda Lawal respectively.
Additionally, the NEC expelled former Board of Trustees Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, Senator Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, Deputy Nationwide Chairman (South), Taofeek Arapaja and others, for alleged anti-party actions.
The factional NEC additionally ratified the dissolution of State Govt Council of Bauchi, Oyo, Zamfara, Yobe, Lagos, Edo, and Ekiti States.
A publish by Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Wike, on Tuesday, revealed that the choices have been taken on the 103 NEC assembly of the factional get together held on the get together nationwide secretariat in Abuja.
“Performing Nationwide Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman, who offered the memo for the expulsion, mentioned it was as results of the affected get together members’ disregard for court docket judgements, an motion he mentioned put the get together in disrepute.
The NEC assembly’s Communique was learn by the Nationwide Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu.
It reads, “The Nationwide Govt Committee (NEC) met on 18 November 2025 to deal with current developments affecting the unity, stability, and constitutional order of our Get together. At a time when Nigerians look to the PDP for management, NEC convened to uphold reality, justice, self-discipline, and respect for the rule of regulation.
“NEC expressed deep concern over the actions of some members who violated subsisting court docket orders by organizing and attending a purported and unauthorized conference. This act triggered confusion, factionalisation, and the defection of governors and legislators nationwide.
“NEC reaffirmed that the PDP attracts its legitimacy from strict adherence to its Structure and that of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, not from impunity.
“NEC acquired the report of the Performing Nationwide Chairman, Hon. Abdulrahman Mohammed, detailing breaches of Articles 58(1) and 59(1), together with anti-party actions, disobedience to court docket orders, and conduct bringing the Get together into disrepute.
NEC authorised the graduation of disciplinary procedures in opposition to the next; Adolphus Wabara, Olabode George, Ben N. Obi, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), Bala Mohammed, Oluseyi Makinde, Dauda Lawal, Taofiq Arapaja, Setonji Koshoedo, Okechukwu Obiechina Daniel, Woyengikuro Daniel, Mohammed Kadade Suleiman, Emmanuel Ogidi, Sumaila Adamu Burga, Umar Sani, Udom Emmanuel and Emmanuel Enorden.
“NEC additional resolved that Chief Ali Odefa should refund all salaries and allowances collected after his expulsion on 12 December 2024. These actions are taken to protect order and self-discipline throughout the Get together. NEC additionally ratified Hon. Chidiebere Egwu Goodluck as Performing Nationwide Vice Chairman (South East).
“NEC ratified the dissolution of State Excos in Bauchi, Oyo, Zamfara, Yobe, Lagos and Ekiti. The NWC is directed to represent caretaker committees and start contemporary congresses instantly whereas the Edo State Exco led by Barr. Nosa Ogieva-Okunbor has been authorised.
“NEC directed Deputies in all Nationwide Working Committee positions now vacant owing to expulsion to imagine the substantive positions in appearing capability and performance as NWC members.
“NEC additionally formally ratified the appointment of Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman, because the Performing Nationwide Chairman of the get together.
“NEC directed the authorized staff and NWC to begin rapid constitutional motion to get well seats of all elected officers who defected from the PDP, in keeping with Sections 68(1)(g) and 109(1)(g) of the 1999 Structure.
“NEC authorised a Get together-wide reconciliation initiative to heal divisions and rebuild belief, whereas making certain that reconciliation doesn’t undermine self-discipline. A nationwide membership audit and revalidation will start forward of the 2027 elections.
“NEC acknowledged the anxieties amongst members however assures the Get together trustworthy that these selections are aimed toward stabilising and strengthening the PDP.
“The NEC affirms that the period of indiscipline is over. The PDP is not going to bow to lawlessness or private ambition.
“With unity, self-discipline, and renewed goal, the PDP will rebuild stronger and restore public confidence forward of the subsequent electoral cycle.”
Earlier of their opening remarks, the BoT Chairman, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa and Performing Nationwide Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman urged the get together members to stay steadfast, expressing confidence that the PDP will surmount its issues,” the publish learn.
THE POINT had earlier reported that there was a conflict between a faction led by Governors of Oyo, Bauchi and Zamfara States, Seyi Makinde, Bala Mohammed and Dauda Lawal respectively and the one managed by Wike on the PDP workplace over the management of the get together.