Loyalists of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have initiated a move to expel the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This action comes in the wake of Wike’s nomination as a minister by President Bola Tinubu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to TheCable, a meeting hosted by Atiku Abubakar, which included party elders and stakeholders loyal to him, deliberated on reducing Wike’s influence within the party.

The meeting, which lasted over two hours, took place at the residence of former Foreign Affairs Minister and PDP chieftain, Chief Tom Ikimi, in Maitama, Abuja….CONTINUE READING

Prominent figures such as former Delta State Governor and 2023 PDP presidential running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa, the suspended party chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, and other party leaders attended the meeting.

While many participants advocated for Wike’s expulsion, some expressed concern that such action could lead to further divisions within the PDP.

Additionally, the gathering discussed the succession of Iyorchia Ayu as the PDP National Chairman, with the aim of supporting one of the ex-governors for the position.

Notably present were former governors Babangida Aliyu (Niger State), Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (Sokoto), and Ibrahim Shekarau (Kano).

Atiku Abubakar was joined by seven serving governors of the PDP, including Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State (Atiku’s state), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), and Lawal Dauda (Zamfara).