The disciplinary committee of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State has suspended former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Bode George and 23 other members over alleged anti-party activities.

This is contained in a statement by the committee chairman, Elder Kayode Ogunbiyi, and secretary, Barrister Desmond Agbo, on Friday.

The committee noted that the action became necessary following what it described as repeated conduct capable of causing disaffection within the party.

According to the committee, the resolution was reached at a meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, where petitions against several party leaders and members were reviewed, particularly allegations bordering on anti-party activities and violations of the PDP constitution.

The committee equally revealed that it revisited previous disciplinary action taken against Chief Olabode George by the party’s National Executive Committee, NEC, stressing that he remains suspended as earlier pronounced.

It said cases involving members accused of defecting to other political parties or engaging in unauthorised collaborations against the PDP were also considered.

Among those affected by the suspension are Chief (Mrs.) Aduke Maina, Dr. Abimbola Ogunkelu, Mr. Laja Adeoye, Capt. Tunji Shele, Chief Sunday Olaifa, Mr. Gbenga Adegbesan, Hon. Rita Orji, H.E. Mrs. Kofoworola Bucknor, Chief (Mrs) Onikepo-Oshodi, and Mrs. Idera Sodipo.

Others include Prince Adedipe Dauda Ewenla, Hon. Bode Ogundipe, Hon. Aminu Suleiman, Dr. (Mrs.) Roli George, Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse, Mr. Adeyemi Moyegun, Chief Taiwo Kuye, Mrs. Coker, Hon. Setonji Koshoedo, Alhaji Muritala Ashorobi, Mr. Dare, Dr. Amos Alabi Fawole, and Hon. Olumuyiwa Owodara Richard.

The disciplinary committee stated that all affected members are barred from participating in any PDP activities in Lagos State and can no longer represent the party in any capacity.

It further warned that legal action could be taken against any of the suspended members who continue to act in a manner contrary to the interests of the party.

“Our committee has recommended strict legal procedures be instituted against any of the suspended persons who continue to act contrary to the interests of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State,” the statement added.

The Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has vowed to resist every intimidation attempt as it prepares for the next year’s general elections.

The faction made this vow in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, on Friday.

Ememobong said the party had been informed by the proprietors of A Class Event Centre of the threat by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, to shut down their business premises if it is allowed to use their hall for its presidential candidate ratification ceremonies.

“We state here, and for the record, that we had furnished consideration in full to consummate the earlier offer and acceptance. Furthermore, we had duly notified all relevant security agencies about the event. We have directed our lawyers to write, reminding A Class Event Centre of these facts.

“Having satisfied these requirements, we reiterate that the special convention to ratify the presidential candidature of President Goodluck Jonathan will hold as scheduled on Saturday, 30th May, 2026, at A Class Event Centre, Wuse 2, Abuja, by 10 a.m.

“We are certain that Nigeria is a country governed by law, and any attempt to use force to suppress political dissent and opposition is an aberration which must be resisted by all people of good conscience.

“There is nowhere in our laws where the Minister of the FCT is empowered to determine events that should be held and where they should be held. Such limitless powers are strange to a democratic republic, but available and operational only under an emperor – a title that President Tinubu has been struggling to deny.

“We invite party leaders from the states, NEC members, and other critical stakeholders to attend the event as scheduled,” the statement said.

Former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has responded to remarks linked to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, stating that Kwankwaso was once his political protégé.

Ganduje asserted in a statement released on Friday by his chief of staff, Comrade Muhammad Garba, from Saudi Arabia, where the former governor is currently performing the Hajj pilgrimage.

According to the statement, Ganduje said politics is built on relationships, support and mentorship, adding that every successful politician receives assistance from others at some point in their career.

He said he played a significant role in Kwankwaso’s early political ascent, particularly during his election into the House of Representatives and subsequent emergence as Deputy Speaker.

The statement quoted him as saying: “I also have the right to say Kwankwaso was once my political boy because I supported him and helped him rise to important positions.”

Ganduje also claimed that, before that period, while he worked in both Abuja and Kano, Kwankwaso frequently visited his offices to discuss political matters.

The former governor urged politicians to avoid labels such as “godfather” and “political son”, stressing that attention should instead be focused on leadership quality and the development of the people.

He also recalled the 1998 political developments in Kano, noting that he won the governorship primary at the time but stepped down in the interest of unity and agreed to serve as Kwankwaso’s deputy.

The statement added that, despite later political disagreements, Ganduje and Kwankwaso worked together between 1999 and 2003, and again from 2011 to 2015, for the development of Kano State.

Speaking on Abba Kabir Yusuf, Ganduje said that although Yusuf once served under him, he is now the elected governor of Kano and deserves respect by virtue of the office he holds.

Ganduje called on politicians and their supporters in Kano to avoid remarks capable of deepening division, urging a focus on peace and unity in the state.