The opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to sanction any of its members, who endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027.
The warning comes in the wake of the open declarations of support for Tinubu’s second-term bid by PDP figures including Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory; Ayodele Fayose, former Ekiti State Governor; and members of the PDP Osun State caucus.
Its National Working Committee (NWC) warned that such an action amounted to anti-party activities and breached the party’s constitution.
In a statement on Friday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, described recent endorsements by prominent members as “a serious threat to the stability and sustenance of our party.”
“Of serious concern is the persistent public media outbursts against our Party by some prominent members whose actions and utterances — including their public declaration of support and willingness to work for the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 Presidential election — in violation of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017) constitute a serious threat to the stability and sustenance of our Party.”
The party Spokesman said: “Specifically, Section 10 (6) of the PDP Constitution provides that “NO MEMBER of the Party SHALL align with other Parties or groups to undermine the Party or any of its elected government.
“Such anti-party activities have continued to impact negatively on the PDP leading to division, disaffection and heavy hemorrhaging of members with the capacity to diminish our Party’s electoral fortune if not immediately checked.”
PDP cautioned those involved in the anti-party moves to retrace their steps or face stiffer sanctions as provided in the PDP Constitution.
“In the light of the foregoing and the instancy of protecting and preserving the existence of our Party and its electoral fortune, the NWC, pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 (1) of the PDP Constitution hereby issues a strong reprimand against such anti-party activities and cautions those involved to retrace their steps or face stiffer sanctions as provided in the PDP Constitution,” the party said.
The PDP NWC charged all members of the Party to remain loyal, focused and continue to work assiduously towards the successful conduct of the PDP National Convention scheduled to hold on the 15th and 16th November, 2025 in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital.
