Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has distanced himself from the Peoples Democratic Party’s decision to expel the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, and numerous other party officials.
In a statement released on Saturday by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the governor highlighted that the subject was never considered by the PDP Governors’ Forum or the National Executive Committee prior to the move for expulsion. He insisted that the idea did not reflect his position.
The statement read, “The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has formally distanced himself from the expulsion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Governor of Rivers State, Barr. Nyesom Wike; former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose; and Senator Samuel Anyanwu, alongside other leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).”
Mutfwang stated that the Governors’ Forum and NEC did not deliberate on the topic before it was brought to the convention floor.
He underscored that expelling major party players at such a critical moment was not a planned response to the party’s internal problems.
He emphasized the importance of unity, dialogue, and collective effort in rebuilding and repositioning the PDP for the future.
Chronicle NG reports that the PDP, at its ongoing 2025 National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday, expelled several high-profile members, including Wike; Senator Samuel Anyanwu; former National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN); former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose; Imo PDP Chairman, Austin Nwachukwu; and others for alleged anti-party activities.
Former PDP Deputy National Chairman (South) Bode George moved the resolution for their expulsion, which was backed by Bauchi State PDP Chairman Samaila Buga.
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, who also chairs the PDP Governors’ Forum, then submitted the resolution to a voice vote, which was overwhelmingly approved by delegates, signaling the party’s determination to combat internal dissent and anti-party behavior.
