PDP factional NEC led by Abdulrahaman Mohammed Expels Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Bode George, Others, Dissolves Oyo, Bauchi, Ekiti, Lagos Excos, Others.
The Factional National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP led by Abdulrahaman Mohammed has ratified the expulsion of the Givernors of Oyo, Bauchi and Zamfara States, Seyi Makinde, Bala Mohammed and Dauda Lawal respectively, former Board of Trustees Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, Senator Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, Deputy National Chairman (South), Taofeek Arapaja and others, for anti Party activities.
The NEC also ratified the dissolution of State Executive Council of Bauchi, Oyo, Zamfara, Yobe, Lagos, Edo, and Ekiti States.
These decisions were taken at what it calls 103 NEC meeting of the party held in the party national secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday.
Factional acting National Chairman of the Party, Mohammed Abdulrahman, who presented the memo for the expulsion said it was as result of the affected party members’ disregard for court judgements, an action he said put the party in disrepute.
The NEC meeting’s Communique was read by the factional National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu.
NEC approved the commencement of disciplinary procedures against the following; Adolphus Wabara, Olabode George, Ben N. Obi, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, Bala Mohammed, Oluseyi Makinde, Dauda Lawal, Taofiq Arapaja, Setonji Koshoedo, Okechukwu Obiechina Daniel, Woyengikuro Daniel, Mohammed Kadade Suleiman, Emmanuel Ogidi, Sumaila Adamu Burga, Umar Sani, Udom Emmanuel and Emmanuel Enorden.
NEC further resolved that Chief Ali Odefa must refund all salaries and allowances collected after his expulsion on 12 December 2024. These actions are taken to preserve order and discipline within the Party. NEC also ratified Hon. Chidiebere Egwu Goodluck as Acting National Vice Chairman (South East).
NEC ratified the dissolution of State Excos in Bauchi, Oyo, Zamfara, Yobe, Lagos and Ekiti. The NWC is directed to constitute caretaker committees and begin fresh congresses immediately while the Edo State Exco led by Barr. Nosa Ogieva-Okunbor has been approved.
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NEC further approved dissolution of Bayelsa State Chapter’s Exco, ratified the appointment of the George Turnah led Caretaker Committee and approved a fresh Congress.
NEC directed Deputies in all National Working Committee positions now vacant owing to expulsion to assume the substantive positions in acting capacity and function as NWC members.
NEC also formally ratified the appointment of Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman, as the Acting National Chairman of the party.
NEC directed the legal team and NWC to commence immediate constitutional action to recover seats of all elected officials who defected from the PDP, in line with Sections 68(1)(g) and 109(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution.
NEC approved a Party-wide reconciliation initiative to heal divisions and rebuild trust, while ensuring that reconciliation does not undermine discipline. A nationwide membership audit and revalidation will begin ahead of the 2027 elections.
NEC acknowledged the anxieties among members but assures the Party faithful that these decisions are aimed at stabilising and strengthening the PDP.
The NEC affirms that the era of indiscipline is over. The PDP will not bow to lawlessness or personal ambition.
With unity, discipline, and renewed purpose, the PDP will rebuild stronger and restore public confidence ahead of the next electoral cycle. The Statement read.
Earlier in their opening remarks, the Factional BoT Chairman, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa and factional Acting National Chairman, Mohammed Abdulrahman urged the party members to remain steadfast, expressing confidence that the PDP will surmount its problems.
(Editor: Utibe Umoren)
