02/12/2025
PDP Issues Certificates of Expulsion to Nyesom Wike, Samuel Anyanwu, Kamaldeen Ajibade, Umar Bature, and Others for Anti-Party Activities.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today formally issued certificates of expulsion to several high-profile members, including Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, and former National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, citing sustained anti-party activities that undermined the party’s unity and electoral fortunes.
The decision, ratified at the PDP’s National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15, 2025, was unanimously approved following motions highlighting gross misconduct, sabotage, and collaboration with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The National Working Committee (NWC), after a three-hour deliberation, issued the certificate of expulsion in the presence of Party members and the media.
In addition to Wike, Fayose, and Anyanwu, the certificates were issued to:
• Umar Bature, former National Organizing Secretary
• Kamaldeen Ajibade, former National Legal Adviser
• Mao Ohuabunwa, former lawmaker,
• Dan Orbih,
• Austine Nwachukwu, former Imo State PDP Chairman
• Amah Nnanna Abraham, former Abia State PDP Chairman, and
• Turnah George.
Addressing journalists in Abuja, PDP National Chairman Tanimu Turaki emphasized the party’s commitment to discipline and renewal. “These actions were necessary to cleanse our ranks of elements who have consistently worked against the PDP’s interests, including holding parallel congresses, sponsoring litigations, and canvassing votes for opposing parties,” Turaki stated.
“With these certificates, the affected individuals are free to continue to align with any political platform of their choice, but they can no longer claim membership in the PDP.”