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The People Democratic Party (PDP) has opened formal proceedings to remove Nyesom Wike, Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, from its membership.

The move comes amid accusations that Wike, a former governor of Rivers State and once a leading figure in the PDP, has acted against the party’s interests since joining President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet.

Party officials say Wike has crossed a line by working too closely with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). They point to public appearances alongside APC leaders, statements that undercut PDP positions, and even gifts reportedly given to judges, actions they call “anti‑party conduct.”

By accepting a ministerial appointment in an APC‑led government, Wike has, in their view, put personal ambition ahead of party unity.

Deputy National Publicity Secretary Ibrahim Abdullahi confirmed on July 18 that the PDP has formed a six‑member panel to review petitions against Wike.

The committee will gather evidence, hear Wike’s side, and recommend sanctions, ranging from suspension to full expulsion. Wike has been invited to present his defence before the panel finalises its report.

“Serving in a rival administration while still clinging to PDP membership is unacceptable,” said Robinson Ewor, the acting PDP chairman in Rivers State. National stalwarts like Senator Olabode George have also spoken out, warning that Wike’s behaviour threatens the party’s cohesion just as it prepares for local and national elections.

As of this writing, Wike has not issued a public statement on the disciplinary action. His close allies in Rivers State have urged calm, arguing that the party’s top brass is overreacting. But many rank‑and‑file members worry that the standoff will deepen internal divisions at a critical time.

Nyesom Wike commands a strong political base in the oil‑rich Niger Delta and wields influence among key interest groups. His potential expulsion could spark protests or even a mass walkout of supporters, weakening the PDP ahead of the 2027 polls.

At the same time, backers of the disciplinary move believe enforcing party rules is essential to present a united front against the APC.

They haven't given birth to the person that can expel Wike from PDP. A colossus who chased a whole former VP, Atiku from the party to roadside mechanic party like ADC.

Pdp have been moving like a sloth since they have been planning if expelling Wike from Pdp

It is long overdue. Wike is not bigger than the party

Nobody will take the party serious if wike is not ousted by the group remaining in the party ..

U are inviting obi to a party when wike is there to frustrate any one he can't control...

Time has come for the pdp leadership to stage a protest against the judiciary to leave their party alone and stop silly injuctions supporting wike to destroy their party...

When they do this and achieve it, then I will take them serious

Dead on arrival, how about the court order stopping PDP from suspending/expelling Wike 🤷.

Emperor Wicked Wike will crush this one by Monday 😂😅🤣

The only thing that can save PDP is the expulsion of Wike, removal of Anyanwu and dissolution of SS concorted leadership

Gotocourt:
Dead on arrival, how about the court order stopping PDP from suspending/expelling Wike 🤷.

Emperor Wicked Wike will crush this one by Monday 😂😅🤣

"Court have NO POWERS to interfere in the internal affairs of a political party" - The Supreme Court of Nigeria. Only INEC is acting as meddlesome interloper.

Seefinish:
It is long overdue. Wike is not bigger than the party

how about the members that participated in killing PDP in 2015 won't they be discipline or are they bigger than the party?

2027 pretend to chase wike from the party to Apc. Welcome obi to the party, his foot soldier work from within to make sure he shares Atiku vote same game plan different planforms

He needs to.... for fairness.

After chasing out 7 times presidential d'or contestant to All Disgruntled Criminals party.

Very good

I wonder why it took PDP this long to expel wike who has done nothing but destroy the party .