The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled several members who recently pledged allegiance to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accusing them of gross misconduct and party disloyalty.
The expulsion was confirmed on Thursday by Segun Edwards, spokesperson for the PDP Elders Caucus and chairman of the party in one of Lagos State’s 20 local government areas.
He disclosed the decision at a strategic stakeholders’ meeting convened to review outcomes from the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held last week in Abuja.
According to Edwards, the affected individuals were expelled with immediate effect after openly endorsing a rival political party—an action the party considered a clear violation of its constitution and core values.
“The affected people openly aligned themselves with the ADC, in direct contravention of party discipline and loyalty,” Edwards said. “Such actions are incompatible with our principles, and the stakeholders unanimously passed a motion for their immediate expulsion.”
The meeting also resolved to direct all PDP local government chairmen across Lagos to begin grassroots mobilisation ahead of the party’s upcoming congresses. The internal elections, slated to hold between September and November, will restructure party leadership from the ward level to the national convention.
PDP elders at the meeting reaffirmed their commitment to rebuilding the party in Lagos and issued a stern warning against further acts of indiscipline, stating that defaulters would face strict sanctions.
Party insiders revealed that the move was part of a broader strategy to consolidate internal cohesion and ensure that only dedicated members participate in the PDP’s restructuring process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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