A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has scheduled emergency meetings of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and Board of Trustees (BoT) in Abuja.

The meetings, called by the Abdullrahman Mohammed-led faction, are set to take place at the PDP national secretariat, Wadata Plaza, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. According to a notice signed by PDP National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, the BoT will convene at 11 a.m., followed by the NEC session at 2 p.m. The notice described attendance as mandatory, citing discussions on “crucial matters.”

The move comes days after another PDP faction, led by former national chairman Umar Damagum, held a national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State. During that convention, the faction announced the expulsion of Wike, Anyanwu, former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, and several other party leaders, including Umar Bature, Kamaldeen Ajibade, Mao Ohabunwa, George Turner, Dan Orbih, Uwachukwu Abdulrahman, Austin Nwachukwu, and Abraham Amah.

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello says that certain online comments and videos recently circulated by one JOY SADIQ, in social media about his relationship with President Tinubu are not true and unfounded.

Whereas Joy Sadiq on her social media handles @realmamakogi and @realmamakogi2 on Facebook and TikTok respectively, makes a series of allegations concerning Yahaya Bello’s relationship with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the ex-governor said : ” My relationship with our leader and father, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, remains strong – grounded in respect, understanding and shared commitment to our collective political goals.”

” For clarity and in the public interest, I wish to state in vehement and unmistakable terms that I have no association with this individual beyond the fact that she can sometimes be found within the ranks of those who claim dubious allegiance to our great party, the APC, in Kogi State.

The said individual, her statements and her activities in this and at least one other instance in which she has attacked prominent Nigerians with whom I have cordial relationships and common interests, purportedly in my support, are thoroughly denounced.

The claims she has advanced – particularly those suggesting betrayal, exclusion from government or actions involving political, financial or security authorities are inaccurate, misleading and not reflective of any reality known to me.

She does not speak for me, has never represented me, much less any government or entity under my leadership or control and her assertions are made entirely on her own accord.

I remain utterly and totally sold-out to the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for a second term in 2027 and reject any attempt to mischaracterize the relationship I enjoy with His Excellency, directly or through needless speculation, by anyone and from any quarter.

Accordingly, I encourage the public and the media to treat the said Joy Sadiq’s statements as uninformed and unconnected to me, actuated by malice to sour my personal and political partnerships with the dignitaries mentioned and to refrain from giving any weight to such material.

For the records, all my approved communications are duly and only released on my official channels and national media platforms, when approved by me.”

….Fintiri Abandons Convention after Wike’s Expulsion

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has formally distanced himself from the expulsion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Governor of Rivers State, Barr. Nyesom Wike; former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose; Samuel Anyanwu alongside other leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

In a press statement, Governor Mutfwang clarified that the subject was neither discussed by Governors Forum nor at NEC before the motion was presented. He emphasized that the proposal does not reflect his position on the matter.

Governor Mutfwang further noted that expelling the party leaders at this crucial time is not a strategic step toward resolving the internal challenges currently confronting the PDP.

He reiterated the need for unity, dialogue, and collective effort in rebuilding and repositioning the party.