The escalating crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a dramatic turn on Saturday as the National Working Committee (NWC) announced the suspension of four senior party officials reportedly aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Those suspended include National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu, National Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), National Organising Secretary Umar Bature, and the Deputy National Legal Adviser.
The announcement was made following a lengthy NWC meeting at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, confirmed that the suspensions were effective immediately and would last for one month, pending the outcome of a disciplinary review.
“The National Working Committee, after careful deliberation, has resolved to suspend the affected officers for a period of one month and to refer them to the Disciplinary Committee for further action,” Ologunagba stated.
He added that the decision was made in accordance with the party’s constitution and aimed at restoring order and discipline within the ranks.
Sources within the party indicated that the officials, all viewed as allies of Wike, had distanced themselves from party meetings and activities in recent months, exacerbating internal divisions within the PDP.
This latest development occurs amidst growing tension surrounding the party’s upcoming national convention, scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
On Friday, a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the PDP to suspend preparations for the convention, ruling that internal disputes regarding delegates and leadership must be resolved first.
In response to the ruling, Ologunagba stated that the party would appeal the judgement, asserting that it would not hinder its preparations.
“The PDP respects the judiciary, but we will challenge this ruling at the appellate court. Our preparations for the national convention remain on track,” he affirmed.