The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday reinforced its stance on internal discipline and unity as the newly appointed National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, received the affairs of the party from former National Chairman Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum.
The ceremony, held in Abuja, also saw the issuance of expulsion certificates to members previously accused of anti-party activities, including Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Addressing an enlarged meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) and other party officials following the handover, Turaki emphasised the resilience of the PDP.
“The PDP will never die. This party is bigger than any individual or group of individuals. Those who have chosen to dine with our opponents while still wearing our colours have been shown the way out. This is the beginning of a disciplined, united, and purposeful opposition that will rescue Nigeria in 2027,” he declared.
In his farewell remarks, Ambassador Damagum thanked the Party on behalf of other outgoing members of the NWC, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve and pledging continued support for the reforms being implemented under the new leadership.
The expulsions, ratified on November 16, 2025, at the Party’s National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, were executed under Article 59(3) of the PDP Constitution (as amended 2017).
Those affected include Samuel Anyanwu, former National Secretary; Kamaldeen Ajibade, SAN, former Legal Adviser; Umar Bature, former National Organising Secretary; Abdulrahman Mohammed, former National Vice Chairman, North Central; Ayo Fayose, former Governor of Ekiti State; George Turner; Austine Nwachukwu, former Imo State Chairman; Abraham Amah, former Abia State Chairman; among others.
“These expulsions are final and irrevocable,” the party stated.
Turaki used the occasion to outline his agenda for the PDP, promising swift action to heal divisions, enforce discipline, rebuild party structures across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, and present a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“The PDP is alive, strong, and marching to victory in 2027. No amount of money, blackmail, or intimidation will stop us,” he declared.
