Politics

Wike, Fayose, Others Expelled by PDP

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By Iyabo Adebisi

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expelled the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike; former Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayo Fayose; and former National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, over alleged anti-party activities.

The party also expelled several other members: National Legal Adviser, Mr Adeyemi Ajibade (SAN); Mr Umar Bature; Mr AbdulRahman Mohammed; Mr Mao Ohuabunwa; Mr George Turner; Mr Austin Nwachukwu; Mr Abraham Ammah; and Mr Dan Orbih.

One of the founding fathers of the PDP and a member of the Board of Trustees, Chief Bode George, announced the expulsions after moving a motion that was unanimously adopted by state delegates under the supervision of Acting PDP National Chairman, Mr Ilya Damagum, at the party’s Elective National Convention in Ibadan.

At the convention, Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, also moved a motion ratifying the party’s executive structures at the ward, local government and state levels where congresses had been held.

However, Governor Makinde announced the nullification of congresses in Imo, Abia, Enugu, Akwa Ibom and Rivers States, stating that the entire structures in those states stood dissolved.

He said the dissolution would be officially published for public awareness.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the PDP National Convention Planning Committee and Adamawa State Governor, Mr Ahmadu Fintiri, distanced himself from calls to expel Mr Wike.

In a statement on his X handle, Governor Fintiri said he did not support any move that could further weaken the party, stressing that peace and unity were more important than internal conflicts.

He urged party stakeholders nationwide to prioritise reconciliation and cohesion to stabilise the PDP.

Radio Nigeria reports that three governors—Senator Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, and Mr Agbu Kefas of Taraba State—were absent at the convention in Ibadan.

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Politics

PDP zonal congress, an ideal democratic practice that should be emulated – Makinde

By Web News 111

By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says the rancour-free process of the just-concluded PDP South West elective Zonal Congress was an ideal democratic practice that should be emulated by other zones and political parties across Nigeria.

The Governor who stated this at the Congress held in Ibadan, described the voting process as a funfair, showcasing the unity and oneness within the South West zone.

Governor Makinde also recalled the tension that had previously existed in the zone in the last four years, noting that the success of the zonal congress would be a forerunner ahead of the national convention of the party.

Also, Osun state Governor, Ademola Adeleke said the success of the congress would be a reference point and a signal of good things to come in the zone, adding that the South West PDP now speaks with one voice.

Announcing the result, former Akwa Ibom state Governor, and Chairman Electoral Committee, Udom Emmanuel announced Alhaji Kamorudeen Ajisafe and Mr Obagunwa Muyiwa unopposed as the Chairman and Secretary of the party.

Other newly elected officers include; Adeyemo Adetunji( Zonal Treasurer) Yaya Adeleke ( Zonal Financial Secretary) Atofarati Olusanya ( zonal Publicity Secretary) , Bosede Adedibu ( Zonal Women Leader) among others.

In his acceptance speech, the new Chairman, Alhaji Kamorudeen Ajisafe on behalf of the new executives, pledged to serve meritoriously.

Delegates from all six South West states, including Chief Bode George, graced the event as well as officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) who monitored the exercise.

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