PDP crisis get messier as Fintiri distances self from Wike’s expulsion at Ibadan convention
Adamawa State Governor and Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party 2025 Elective National Convention, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, CON has disassociated himself from the position of PDP expelling the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), a statement by his chief press secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou disclosed.
The statement has further deepened the interactbale leadership imbroglio in the party which has been going through a number of travails.
Governor Fintiri noted that the decision is not in the best interest of the party, and will not be party to any attempt that could further plunge the PDP into unending crisis.
“As a faithful party member, my position is clear: I stand for the peace and stability of the PDP, and I will not support anything that could lead to its disintegration. I believe that peace and reconciliation are the only ways forward for our great party,” he said.
He urged all stakeholders to work towards healing the divisions within the party and to strive for unity and cohesion, stating that as a party man, he remains committed to support efforts that promote peace, stability, and progress within the PDP.
The Governor reiterated that his position is guided by the desire for peace and reconciliation, and will continue to work towards achieving this goal.
The position of Fintiri is coming on the heels of expulsion of several high profile members of the party during the highly disputed and controversial national convention of the party in Ibadan on Saturday.
Those expelled include the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike; former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose; and former National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu.
The unexpected but weighty decision was taken when Chief Olabode George, a former National Vice Chairman (South), moved a motion for the expulsion of the affected chieftains on the convention floor. The motion was immediately seconded by Hon. Samaila Burga, Chairman of the PDP in Bauchi State.
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The move comes after days of internal tension, legal battles, and a fierce push by the Wike-aligned faction to halt the convention entirely.
Ahead of Saturday’s event, Wike’s loyalists had approached the courts in an attempt to stop the convention from holding. However, the PDP secured favourable judgment from an Oyo State High Court, giving the party the legal green light to proceed.
Despite this, the faction insisted that the Ibadan gathering was illegitimate.
Mao Ohuabunwa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) in the Wike-led faction, publicly dismissed the convention, saying it held no legal weight.
He argued that the National Working Committee (NWC) of their faction had agreed to obey court rulings and therefore would not participate in what he described as a “jamboree.”
“Ibadan is a public place; people can go there for anything but not for convention,” Ohuabunwa stated.
“Anyone attending should simply go to relax. We are not part of the exercise.”
He also said that Senator Anyanwu had issued a circular announcing the postponement of the convention.
The faction’s acting National Chairman, Abdulrahman Muhammad, urged delegates nationwide to boycott the convention, insisting that the proper time for a lawful convention would come.
He emphasized that their camp remained committed to rebuilding the PDP into a stronger, more united opposition.
Reacting to the unfolding developments, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike commended his loyalists for “defending the PDP” and maintaining firmness amid the crisis.
He insisted that his group would continue to uphold the rule of law and resist internal intimidation.
“I will continue to support you. I won’t betray you,” Wike assured his supporters.
