The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing a severe crisis, with a faction loyal to Minister Nyesom Wike expelling several high-ranking members, including Governors Seyi Makinde, Bala Mohammed, and Dauda Lawal, as well as former Chairman of the Board of Trustees Senator Adolphus Wabara and recently elected National Chairman Kabiru Turaki.
This move follows the controversial PDP national convention in Ibadan, where Wike and his loyalists were expelled from the party.
The expelled members are accused of anti-party activities, disobedience to court orders, and conduct bringing the party into disrepute.
The factional National Executive Committee also dissolved state executive councils in Oyo, Bauchi, Zamfara, Yobe, Lagos, and Ekiti States, directing caretaker committees and fresh congresses.
This crisis has sparked concerns about the party’s future, with some analysts describing it as “heading to Golgotha”.
The PDP’s internal conflicts have led to defections, weakened its opposition stance, and raised questions about its viability in future elections.
