The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ratified the expulsion of several high-profile members, including the Governors of Oyo, Bauchi, and Zamfara States — Seyi Makinde, Bala Mohammed, and Dauda Lawal — alongside former Board of Trustees Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, former Deputy National Chairman (South), Taofeek Arapaja, elder statesman Chief Bode George, and numerous others over alleged anti-party activities.
The sweeping decisions were reached during the 103rd NEC meeting held on 18 November 2025 at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
The Acting National Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman, who presented the memo supporting the expulsions, said the affected members repeatedly disregarded subsisting court orders, bringing the party into public disrepute. The NEC further ratified the dissolution of party executive councils in Bauchi, Oyo, Zamfara, Yobe, Lagos, Edo, and Ekiti States.
NEC Communiqué: Upholding Discipline, Restoring Order
Reading the official communiqué, the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, said the NEC convened to address threats to the unity and constitutional order of the party at a time Nigerians look to the PDP for leadership.
According to the communiqué:
NEC condemned the actions of members who violated court orders by organizing and attending an unauthorized convention, a move that triggered widespread confusion and factionalisation within the party.
The committee reaffirmed that the PDP’s legitimacy rests on strict adherence to its constitution and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
NEC received a detailed report from the Acting National Chairman outlining violations of Articles 58(1) and 59(1), including anti-party activities, disobedience to court orders, and conduct likely to bring the party into disrepute.
Members Facing Disciplinary Action
NEC approved disciplinary measures against several prominent figures, including:
Adolphus Wabara, Olabode George, Ben N. Obi, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), 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, Emmanuel Enorden.
In addition, NEC ordered Chief Ali Odefa to refund all salaries and allowances earned since his expulsion in December 2024.
State Exco Dissolutions and New Appointments
NEC ratified:
Dissolution of the State Executive Committees in Bauchi, Oyo, Zamfara, Yobe, Lagos, and Ekiti States. Caretaker committees are to be constituted immediately to begin fresh congresses.
Approval of the Edo State Exco led by Barr. Nosa Ogieva-Okunbor.
Dissolution of the Bayelsa State Chapter and ratification of the George Turnah-led caretaker committee.
NEC also directed deputies in all affected National Working Committee positions to assume acting roles immediately.
Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman was formally ratified as the Acting National Chairman of the PDP.
Legal Action and Reconciliation Roadmap
The NEC directed the party’s legal team to commence constitutional processes to recover seats of all elected officials who defected from the party, citing Sections 68(1)(g) and 109(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution.
A party-wide reconciliation initiative, membership audit, and revalidation exercise will begin ahead of the 2027 elections.
NEC assured party members that the decisions were necessary to stabilise the PDP and restore discipline:
> “The era of indiscipline is over. The PDP will not bow to lawlessness or personal ambition,” the communiqué stated.
Leaders Call for Unity Amid Crisis
In their opening remarks, both the BoT Chairman, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, and Acting National Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman, urged members to remain steadfast, expressing confidence that the PDP will overcome its internal challenges.
With these sweeping reforms and sanctions, the PDP leadership says it is now focused on rebuilding public trust and repositioning the party ahead of the next electoral cycle.
