PDP South-South Chair Stands by Expulsion of Wike, Fayose Amid Party Rift

The PDP South-South Chair, Emmanuel Ogidi, reaffirmed the expulsion of Nyesom Wike, Ayo Fayose, and others for alleged anti-party activities. This decision stems from the party's national convention in Ibadan, where the members were expelled.

Wike's public insistence on remaining a PDP member has led to a rift, especially after his support for APC during the 2023 elections. The feud began in 2022 when Wike demanded the party's presidential ticket for the South but shifted allegiance to APC when Atiku Abubakar emerged as the PDP presidential candidate.