Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, Eight Others Get PDP Expulsion Certificates

The Peoples Democratic Party has sent expulsion certificates to 11 senior figures, including Nyesom Wike and Ayodele Fayose, in a move the leadership says is aimed at restoring order as the party positions itself for the 2027 elections. The announcement followed a National Working Committee meeting in Abuja, where the National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki, briefed reporters on decisions taken by the new leadership after reviewing party operations, primaries and pending legal disputes.

Turaki confirmed that certificates were dispatched by courier to all affected individuals, among them Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Umaru Bature, Kamarudeen Ajibade, Abdurahman Muhammad, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, Austin Nwachukwu, Abraham Amah Nnanna, George Turna and Chief Dan Orbih. He explained that the notification also serves to inform national institutions, including INEC and security agencies, that the listed politicians are no longer members of the party. He added that public disclaimers would be issued to ensure no one conducts political business with them under the party’s name.

On internal processes, Turaki said the party had reviewed and approved ad-hoc delegate congresses held in Osun State and confirmed that the governorship primary was progressing without disruption. He reiterated that Governor Ademola Adeleke remains an aspirant, adding that the committee had received no official notice regarding an online resignation letter attributed to him.

Turaki said the party was also awaiting formal communication from former governors Okezie Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, recently nominated for ambassadorial roles. According to him, any decision regarding their status would be taken only after official notification.

He used the briefing to criticise the national security climate, arguing that widespread fear and insecurity required a fundamental review of the country’s security structure. He also dismissed the notion that governors can be considered chief security officers without control over security agencies.

The chairman noted that the NWC had assessed ongoing court cases, including those related to the closure of party offices, and expressed confidence in the party’s legal standing. He said the new leadership had begun carefully studying handover documents from the outgoing executives to ensure seamless continuity. Turaki concluded that the party was focused on rebuilding and ready to assert itself as a viable alternative ahead of the next general election.