The Peoples Democratic Party told a bold decision on Saturday at the National Convention as the party voted to expel several prominent figures, including former Rivers State Governor and Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, and Senator Samuel Anyanwu.
The total number of party members officially expelled are 11, Westernmirror.com.ng authoritatively reports.
The national convention, which is currently holding at the Adamasingba stadium, Ibadan, witnessed leaders and delegates of the party from across the country.
Elder statesman, Chief Bode George moved the motion for the expulsion of the listed members, citing what he described as anti party activities inconsistent with the party’s collective interest.
The chairman of the PDP in Bauchi State quickly seconded the motion.
Party leaders say the decision marks a new phase in the PDP’s effort to rebuild ahead of future national contests.
Governor of Bauchi state, Bala Muhammed put the vote for adoption of the expulsion of the listed persons forward and was unanimously accepted after which Wike and others were pronounced officially expelled from the PDP.
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