- A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Nyesom Wike (Minister of FCT) has officially summoned an emergency Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting and a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.
- The meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the PDP National Secretariat (NEC Hall), Wadata Plaza, Abuja.
- According to the notice:
- BoT meeting begins at 11:00 a.m.
- NEC meeting starts at 2:00 p.m.
- The notice emphasizes that attendance is very important because “crucial matters will be discussed.”
- The emergency call comes in the wake of a recent national convention in Ibadan, where the PDP expelled several top figures (including Wike, Samuel Anyanwu, Ayo Fayose, Kamaldeen Ajibade, and others) for alleged anti-party activities.
- This is not the first sign of deepening crisis: earlier, the Wike-aligned faction inaugurated a new BoT in Abuja, with Mao Ohabunwa as BoT chairman and Isah Dansidi as secretary.
So, yes — the news is real and has been reported by multiple Nigerian media outlets (Vanguard, The Nation, TVC, Western Post, etc.).
✍️ Blog-Style Article: Crisis Deepens in PDP as Wike-Backed Faction Calls Emergency Meetings
Title: PDP on Edge: Wike’s Camp Summons Emergency BoT & NEC Gathering After Convention Fallout
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) finds itself at another boiling point. A faction loyal to Nyesom Wike — the FCT Minister — has taken bold steps in response to what they describe as internal injustice and recent expulsions at the party’s national convention.
A Meeting You Can’t Ignore
In a formal notice issued by Samuel Anyanwu, the national secretary of Wike’s faction, members of the PDP’s Board of Trustees (BoT) and National Executive Committee (NEC) have been called to a critical emergency meeting. The venue: NEC Hall, PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja. The date: November 18, 2025. The schedule is tight: BoT meets at 11 a.m., and NEC follows at 2 p.m.
The message accompanying the invitation is emphatic — attendance is “very important” because “crucial matters will be discussed and addressed.”
Why the Rush?
The emergency meeting is being framed as a response to the fallout from the PDP’s national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State. That convention didn’t go smoothly: several high-profile PDP stalwarts — including Wike himself — were expelled on grounds of “anti-party activities.”
These expulsions have escalated a long-running internal struggle. In recent weeks, Wike’s group has made a power play by inaugurating a parallel BoT, installing Mao Ohabunwa as chairman, with Isah Dansidi as secretary. This move signals that Wike’s faction is not just protesting — it's organizing.
High Stakes for PDP’s Future
This is more than a factional quarrel. The PDP is at a crossroads. If Wike’s camp truly controls the calling of these major meetings, they could use them to reshape party leadership or challenge decisions made at the Ibadan convention. On the flip side, other parts of the PDP see these moves as a dangerous fragmentation that could weaken the party in the run-up to future elections.
For party watchers, the Tuesday meetings could be a defining moment. Will the Wike-aligned faction assert control and possibly reject or reverse the expulsions? Or will this further expose the PDP’s fractures and deepen the crisis?
What Comes Next
- Decisions at the meeting: Expect potential resolutions on the recent expulsions, maybe even a reassertion of legitimacy by Wike’s faction.
- Power consolidation: The newly inaugurated BoT may push for more influence if the BoT meeting backs them.
- Reconciliation or rupture: Depending on how forceful Wike’s group is, this could either lead to a negotiated compromise or a permanent split.
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