Moments ahead of the announcement of his expulsion alongside several other chieftains of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), factional National Chairman, Taminu Turaki, has called on President Donald Trump to save democracy in Nigeria.
Soon afterwards, the factional National Executive Committee loyal to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, announced the expulsion of:
- Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State
- Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State
- Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State
- Ex-Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara
- Ex-National Vice Chairman of PDP, Chief Bode George
- Recently elected National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki, SAN
- Newly sworn-in Deputy National Chairman (South), Taofeek Arapaja.
THE COMMUNIQUE
The communique read by Anyanwu said: “The National Executive Committee (NEC) met on 18 November 2025 to address recent developments affecting the unity, stability, and constitutional order of our party. At a time when Nigerians look to the PDP for leadership, NEC convened to uphold truth, justice, discipline, and respect for the rule of law.
“NEC expressed deep concern over the actions of some members who violated subsisting court orders by organising and attending a purported and unauthorised convention. This act triggered confusion, factionalisation, and the defection of governors and legislators nationwide.
“NEC reaffirmed that the PDP draws its legitimacy from strict adherence to its Constitution and that of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, not from impunity.
“NEC received the report of the Acting National Chairman, Hon. Abdulrahman Mohammed, detailing breaches of Articles 58(1) and 59(1), including anti-party activities, disobedience to court orders, and conduct bringing the party into disrepute.
“NEC approved the commencement of disciplinary procedures against the following; 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 and Emmanuel Enorden.
“NEC further resolved that Chief Ali Odefa must refund all salaries and allowances collected after his expulsion on 12 December 2024. These actions are taken to preserve order and discipline within the party.
“NEC ratified the dissolution of State Excos in Bauchi, Oyo, Zamfara, Yobe, Lagos and Ekiti. The NWC is directed to constitute caretaker committees and begin fresh congresses immediately while the Edo State Exco led by Barr. Nosa Ogieva has been approved.
“NEC directed Deputies in all National Working Committee positions now vacant owing to expulsion to assume the substantive positions in acting capacity and function as NWC members.”
The NEC also formally ratified the appointment of Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman, as the Acting National Chairman of the party.
“NEC directed the legal team and NWC to commence immediate constitutional action to recover seats of all elected officials who defected from the PDP, in line with Sections 68(1)(g) and 109(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution.
“NEC approved a Party-wide reconciliation initiative to heal divisions and rebuild trust, while ensuring that reconciliation does not undermine discipline. A nationwide membership audit and revalidation will begin ahead of the 2027 elections.
“NEC acknowledged the anxieties among members but assures the Party faithful that these decisions are aimed at stabilising and strengthening the PDP.
“The NEC affirms that the era of indiscipline is over. The PDP will not bow to lawlessness or personal ambition.
“With unity, discipline, and renewed purpose, the PDP will rebuild stronger and restore public confidence ahead of the next electoral cycle,” it added.
Earlier, in their opening remarks, the BoT Chairman, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, and Acting National Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman urged the party members to remain steadfast, expressing confidence that the PDP will surmount its problems.”
TIT-FOR-TAT ACTION
The expulsion on Tuesday appears to be a tit-for-tat move, coming just days after the controversial PDP National Convention held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, last Saturday, which similarly announced the expelling of Wike and his loyalists from the party.
TURAKI ASKS TRUMP TO SAVE DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA
Turaki made the call to Trump today Tuesday while addressing journalists at the PDP headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, just moments ahead of his expulsion been announced by the rival PDP faction under Nyesom Wike, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister.
A struggle for who had the right to hold a leaders meeting had led to a clash between the two Turaki’s factions at the party secretariat.
Flanked by the governors of Bauchi and Oyo states, Turaki accused Wike of leading thugs with active connivance and support of the police to create mayhem at the party secretariat.
He said: “I want to call on President Trump. What is at stake is not just genocide against Nigerian Christians, he should come and save democracy in Nigeria – democracy is under threat.
“I’m calling on all other developed nations, all advanced democracies, come and save Nigeria. Come and save democracy.
“Because I cannot understand how a certain Minister of the Republic of Nigeria will be leading thugs with active connivance and support of the police to come and create mayhem here.
“I have said it, we are willing to lay down our lives to protect our office, to protect our democracy to protect our mandate.
“So Nigerians, you are watching what is happening. International community, you are seeing the threat that Nigerian democracy is. Come and save us. Come and save us.”
