Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has publicly distanced himself from the Peoples Democratic Party’s decision to expel the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and several other prominent members, emphasising the need for peace and unity within the party.
At its ongoing 2025 National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday, the PDP expelled Wike, former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, suspended PDP National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, former National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), and Senator Mao Ohuabunwa for alleged anti-party activities.
The motion for their expulsion was moved by former PDP Deputy National Chairman (South), Chief Bode George, and seconded by the Bauchi State PDP Chairman, Samaila Buga.
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, who also chairs the PDP Governors’ Forum, subsequently put the motion to a voice vote.
It was overwhelmingly endorsed by the delegates, signalling the party’s intent to tackle internal dissent and anti-party behaviour.
Reacting to the development in a statement posted on his official X handle on Saturday, Fintiri described the expulsion as contrary to the PDP’s best interests and warned that the move could deepen the party’s ongoing crises.
The governor stressed that the decision was not in the party’s interest and reaffirmed his commitment to the PDP’s stability.
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He wrote, “I, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Governor of Adamawa State, wish to categorically state that I dissociate myself from the position of expelling the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Wike, from the PDP.
“I believe that this decision is not in the best interest of the party, and I 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.”
Fintiri urged stakeholders to prioritise reconciliation and work towards healing existing divisions within the party, stressing the need for unity and cohesion.
He added, “I urge all stakeholders to work towards healing the divisions within the party and to strive for unity and cohesion. As a party man, I am committed to supporting efforts that promote peace, stability and progress within the PDP.
“Let me reiterate that my position is guided by the desire for peace and reconciliation, and I will continue to work towards achieving this goal.”
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