The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has carried out one of its most sweeping disciplinary actions in recent years as its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) met at Wadata Plaza, Abuja, and approved the expulsion of several top-ranking party figures, including serving and former governors.
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NEC expels governors, ex-governors and top party chieftains
In a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves across the political landscape, the NEC confirmed the expulsion of:
Governor Seyi Makinde (Oyo State)
Governor Bala Mohammed (Bauchi State)
Former Governor Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom State)
Their expulsion underscores the party’s push to reinforce discipline and restructure its internal power blocs.
Full list of the 17 expelled members
The NEC approved the expulsion of the following members:
1. Adolphus Wabara
2. Olabode George
3. Ben N. Obi
4. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN
5. Bala Mohammed
6. Oluseyi Makinde
7. Dauda Lawal
8. Taofiq Arapaja
9. Setonji Koshoedo
10. Okechukwu Obiechina Daniel
11. Woyengikuro Daniel
12. Mohammed Kadade Suleiman
13. Emmanuel Ogidi
14. Sumaila Adamu Burga
15. Umar Sani
16. Udom Emmanuel
17. Emmanuel Enorden
The NEC said the action was necessary to restore party cohesion and reposition the PDP for future political engagements.
NEC dissolves state congresses in seven states
The NEC also ratified the dissolution of state congresses in:
Bauchi
Oyo
Zamfara
Yobe
Lagos
Edo
Ekiti
The National Working Committee (NWC) has been directed to immediately constitute caretaker committees and commence fresh congresses.
Outstanding congresses approved
The NEC further approved the conduct of pending congresses in:
Enugu
Ebonyi
Anambra
Delta
Bayelsa
Taraba
It emphasized strict adherence to INEC regulations, the Electoral Act and the PDP Constitution throughout the process.
Political implications
The expulsion of sitting governors marks an unprecedented moment in Nigeria’s political history and signals a major realignment within the PDP.
Observers anticipate intense political maneuvering, possible legal reactions, and renewed internal battles as the fallout continues.
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