….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.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has kicked against the decision to expel Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Ohibaba.com had reported earlier how Wike alongside Senator Samuel Anyanwu and ex-Governor Ayodele Fayose were expelled at the ongoing convention in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.

Chief Olabode George, former National Vice Chairman of the party (South) moved the motion for the expulsion while Hon Samaila Burga, Chairman of the PDP in Bauchi, seconded it.

But in a statement issued after the decision was taken, Fintiri said he was not part of the action.

“I wish to categorically state that I dissociate myself from the position of expelling the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, @GovWike from PDP. I believe that this decision is not in the best interest of the party, and I will not be party to any attempt that could further plunge the PDP into unending crisis.

“As a faithful party member, my position is clear: I stand for the peace and stability of the PDP, and I will not support anything that could lead to its disintegration. I believe that peace and reconciliation are the only ways forward for our great party.

“I urge all stakeholders to work towards healing the divisions within the party and to strive for unity and cohesion. As a party man, I am committed to supporting efforts that promote peace, stability, and progress within the PDP.

“Let me reiterate that my position is guided by the desire for peace and reconciliation, and I will continue to work towards achieving this goal.

”Fintiri, one of the four governors attending the convention, is the Chairman of its Organising Committee, Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Agbu Kefas (Taraba), and Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers). are the PDP governors who shunned the exercise.

Meanwhile, the motion for the expulsion reads:

THE EXPULSION OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONS FROM THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY FOR ANTI PARTY ACTIVITIES AND GROSS BREACHES OF THE PARTY’S CONSTITUTION IS PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 10 (6), 33(1),(2),(5) (J) & 58(1), (B),(C),(F),(I), (J) & (L) AND 59(1)(G) OF THE PDP CONSTITUTION 2017 (AS AMENDED).

1.H E.Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, CON,

2.H.E. Ayo Fayose

3.Senator Samuel Anyanwu,

4. Hon. Umar Bature;

5.Adeyemi Ajibade, SAN,

6.Mohammed Abdulrahman

7.Senator Mao Ohuabunwa

8.Hon. Austine Nwachukwu

9.Abraham Amah

10.George Turner;

11.Chief Dan Orbih

MOVED AT THE ELECTIVE NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY HELD AT IBADAN, OYO STATE ON THE 15TH AND 16TH NOVEMBER, 2025.

WHEREAS by Articles 33(2) (1), (2) (j) (n) & (r) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Constitution 2017 (as amended), the National Convention of the Party shall have supremacy in all matters pertaining to the Party and all officers and organs of the Party including matters of discipline of officers and members.

WHEREAS it is important to underscore the fundamental principles that a political party is a voluntary organization and members are expected to join it out of their volition as allowed by Section 40 of the Constitution of the FRN 1999 (as amended);.

WHEREAS one of such fundamental principles of the PDP Constitution is its supremacy over all members as stipulated in Article 2 of the PDP Constitution;

WHEREAS any member who is dissatisfied with the decision(s) of the party has the liberty to exit the party at any time and join another party of his or her choice; LET it also be placed on record that between 1999-2025, each of them has benefited from the Party in various ways especially Nyesom Wike who has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the party as evidenced below:

(i) He was elected for two terms as Chairman of Obio/Akpor LGA of Rivers State between 1999-2003; 2003-2007;

(ii) He was appointed Chief of Staff to HE Rotimi Amaechi Governor of Rivers State elected on the platform of PDP between 2007-2011;

(iii) He was appointed Minister of State for Education by President Jonathan between July 14 2011-April 2011; and

(iv) He was elected for two terms as Governor, Rivers State between 2015-2023.

1. For the first time in the history of the 4th Republic, Nyesom Wike when he was the Governor of Rivers State stopped PDP, his political party from holding a State rally and or campaigns in Rivers State. On the contrary, he allowed other political parties especially APC to campaign in the state with his active support. Indeed, he did not just stop the party from holding the State’s rally and campaigns in Rivers State but he and his supporters molested, intimidated and freely assaulted supporters of the party who dared to campaign or hold meetings for the party contrary to Article 10(6) & 58 (1) (f),(h), (j) of the Constitution of the Party.

2. Nyesom Wike and the above named individuals openly campaigned against the PDP in their various states. For instance in Rivers State, Wike’s slogan was that he would tell his supporters who to vote for on Election Day. On the Election Day he told his supporters to vote for the presidential candidate of the APC. When President Tinubu won election in Rivers State he paid the former Governor a thank you visit for two days on May 3-4, 2024. President Tinubu in appreciation of Wike’s support for his victory also appointed him Minister of the FCT contrary to Article 10(6) & 58(1)(a), (b) & (f) of the Constitution of the Party.

3. On October 18, 2022 the former Governor was in Lagos State campaigning for the 2nd term bid of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu when PDP had a candidate for the same position in Lagos state in the person of Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adeniran (Jandor) contrary to Articles 10(6) & 58(f) of the Constitution of the Party.

4. Nyesom Wike directed 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly elected on the platform of PDP to defect to APC and has been supporting them to retain their seats in the Rivers State House of Assembly through various law suits sponsored by him in spite of the clear provisions Section 109 (1)(g) of the constitution of FRN 1999 contrary to Articles 10(6) & 58(1)(f) of the Constitution of Party.

5. On August 21, 2024 the former Governor who purports to be a member of the PDP in a widely published television interview boasted in a clear case of anti-party that he is supporting the 27 APC members to continue to remain in the House of Assembly obviously for the purpose of impeaching Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State contrary to Articles 10(6) & 58(1) (f) of the Constitution of the Party.

6. Nyesom Wike and the other individuals have severally openly declared that they will support President Tinubu of the APC in 2027 presidential election to be re-elected and to retain his seat. He said this when he met with Rivers Chapter of the APC on October 26, 2023 and on June 5, 2024 during the commissioning of projects in the FCT by the President contrary to Articles 10(6) & 58(1) (f)& (j) of the Constitution of the Party.

7. Nyesom Wike and the others individuals listed here have severally sang President Tinubu’s campaign song “On your mandate we shall stand” both privately and in the public between 2023-2024. He sang it on December 3, 2023; December 7, 2023; December 24, 2023.

These are all reported and hosted on the YouTube contrary to Articles 10(6) &. 58(1)(a), (b), (f) of the Constitution of the Party.

8. Nyesom Wike accepted the appointment to serve as a Minister of the FCT under President Tinubu elected on the platform of the APC as if the APC was running a government of national unity. This was done without the authorisation of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party.

He was sworn in as Minister of FCT on August 16, 2024. The acceptance of the appointment of the Tinubu’s administration as the Minister of the FCT by the former Governor in the manner done tantamount to and is a clear confirmation of the unpretentious support of the Tinubu/APC’s administration in manner never done before in the political history of Nigeria contrary to Articles 10(6) & 58(1) (a), (b) & (f) of the Constitution of the Party.

9. On March 12, 2025, Nyesom Wike granted a widely publicised interview where he castigated, insulted and took to the cleaners the PDP’s NWC members calling all of them “stupid”. In the same interview he insulted the Governors elected on the platform of the party variously. Wike has also severely insulted PDP Board of Trustees Members contrary to Articles 10(4) & 58(1) (a), (b),(h), (i) (j) of the constitution of the Party.

10. On May 25, 2025 Nyesom Wike issued a public statement challenging the NWC and the Governors elected on the platform of the party for failing to retain Sen. Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the party and promised to fight the party. Indeed in the said statement personally authored and signed by him he was happy that INEC did not attend the North Central Zonal Congress which in his misinformed opinion has invalidated the results of the Congress contrary to Articles 10(4) & 58(1) (a), (b),(h), (i) (j) of the constitution of the Party.

11.The above individuals have directly and indirectly sponsored so many cases against the Party some of which are: Suit No.FHC/ABJ/CS/505/2025 Chief Dan Orbih & Ors. V INEC & Ors. and Suit NO. FHC/ABJ/CS/2120/ 2025 between Hon. Austine Nwachukwu & Ors. V INEC & 8 Ors seeking to stop the 2025 Elective National Convention for no just cause contrary to Articles 58(1) (l) of the Constitution of the Party.

12. In both cases above all the individuals were in concert to stop this National Convention from holding. In short the decision of the court was basically based upon what the court called the admission of the National Secretary, National Organising Secretary and the National Legal Adviser which on their own amounts to serious and gross misconduct.

13.The above individuals in concert purportedly formed a parallel National Working Committee and Board of Trustees and locked down the National Headquarters of the Party contrary to the express provisions of Articles 10(6) & 58(1) (a),(b), (c), (f), (h), (i),(j) &(k) of the Party.

14.The party has completely lost its esteem, regard and respect in the eyes of the public on account of the despicable conducts of the above individuals contrary to Articles 58(1) (b) & (i) of the Constitution of the Party.

PRAYER.

It is our prayer that,

1.HE.Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, CON,

2.HE Ayo Fayose Senator Samuel Anyanwu,

3. Hon. Umar Bature;

4. Adeyemi Ajibade, SAN,

5. Mohammed Abdulrahman

6.Senator Mao Ohuabunwa8.Hon. Austine Nwachukwu

7.Abraham Amah

8. George Turner;

9. Chief Dan Orbihbe expelled from the PDP forthwith for the reasons outlined above in the interest of the Party and the protection of democracy in Nigeria.

MOTION MOVED BY CHIEF OLABODE GEORGE

MOTION SECONDED BY EDWARD PERCY MASHA

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled several prominent members, including former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Kamaldeen Ajibade, former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, Hon. Austin Nwachukwu, and others, over alleged anti-party activities.

The major shake-up occurred on Saturday at the party’s ongoing 2025 National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, where delegates deliberated extensively on internal discipline and the future of the opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to party officials, the expulsion was adopted after majority of the delegates overwhelming voted in support of the National Working Committee’s recommendation, citing the need to cleanse the party of persistent internal sabotage and factional crises.

Party leaders described the move as a “decisive step toward restoring unity, discipline, and focus,” noting that the PDP must reposition itself to regain national relevance and electoral competitiveness.

The expulsion marks one of the most sweeping disciplinary actions in the party’s recent history and is expected to trigger political reactions across the country.

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