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 an overwhelming majority of delegates 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,” adding 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