The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday at a national convention in Ibadan expelled the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, from the party.
The party hinged their expulsion on anti-party activities.
Additionally, the party expelled the National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, and eight others.
Specifically, the party unanimously voted to expel them for anti-party activities and fostering disunity with a series of litigation against the interests of the party.
A chieftain of the PDP, Bode George, moved the motion for the expulsion of 11 key members, citing what he described as activities inconsistent with the party’s collective interest as reasons for the move.
Meanwhile the chairman of the PDP in Bauchi State seconded the motion.
The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Muhammed, put the vote forward for members to adopt and ratify the expulsion of those involved, and it was unanimously accepted.
SINL Nigeria Online reports that also present at the convention are Governor Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Governor Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Governor Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Governor Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), Governor Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau) and the PDP National Chairman, Umar Damagum.
The roll call also include, the Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro; a former governor of Osun, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, his Gombe counterpart, Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo.
