PDP Expels Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu as Internal War Reaches Breaking Point
The Peoples Democratic Party has taken its most drastic step yet in an effort to reclaim control of its fractured structure, announcing the expulsion of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose, Senator Samuel Anyanwu and several other high-profile figures accused of working against the party’s interests. The decision, which started making headlines in the mid hours of Saturday, followed months of simmering tensions and a disciplinary process that many inside the party had quietly warned could redefine the PDP’s future. What began as internal disagreements has now evolved into a full-scale purge. According to party officials, the expelled members were found culpable of actions deemed “injurious” to the PDP’s stability. The disciplinary panel, chaired by elder statesman Tom Ikimi, particularly faulted Anyanwu for allegedly mobilizing security personnel and political thugs to invade the PDP national secretariat during critical meetings, describing the act as a violation of the party’s constitution and a direct challenge to its leadership. Anyanwu, aligned with the Wike camp, has rejected the allegations and dismissed the process as politically motivated. He insists he was never afforded a fair hearing, and his supporters say the move amounts to an attempt to silence dissent. Fayose, once one of the party’s most vocal mobilizers, has in recent months declared publicly that the PDP is heading towards extinction. His expulsion signals the widening gulf between the party’s traditional power blocs and its increasingly rebellious fringe. The ruling marks a major escalation in the struggle for dominance ahead of key political events, including the party’s planned national convention. As the PDP attempts to assert control, many observers believe the fallout's could trigger further defections and leave the party weaker than ever. For now, the PDP stands at a crossroads — either it solidifies its authority through force or it risks splintering beyond repair. The next few weeks may well determine whether this purge rescues the party or becomes the final chapter in its long decline
| 2025-11-16 10:57:00