IDO PDP EXPELS PARTY LEADERS, ALLIES OVER ANTI-PARTY ACTIVITIES

The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ido Local Government Area has announced the expulsion of several party leaders and their allies over allegations of gross misconduct and sustained anti-party activities.

In a statement issued after a leadership meeting held on Friday, October 31, 2025, the party said the decision followed extensive internal reviews and repeated but unsuccessful reconciliation efforts aimed at addressing the misconduct.

According to the statement, the affected individuals were found guilty of undermining the party’s unity and working against its candidates during the 2023 general elections. They were accused of betraying the PDP’s senatorial and House of Representatives candidates, Mogaji Joseph Tegbe and Hon. Yemi Taiwo, by withdrawing their loyalty and engaging in activities detrimental to the party’s success.

Those expelled include:
1. Alhaji Nureni Adeoye – Ward 7
2. Alhaji Rasak Olatinwo (a.k.a. Elewedu) – Ward 10
3. Alhaji Kasali Akande – Ward 7
4. Mrs. Taiwo Alabi – Ward 10 (Former Women Leader)
5. Alhaji Akanni Lawal – Ward 4
6. Mr. Nureni Adeyemi – Ward 4
7. Mr. Sunday Akanbi – Ward 4
8. Mr. Isiak Ijaoye
9. Mr. Oluayo David Ololude
10. Mr. Folarin Semiu

The party also stated that the expelled leaders’ close allies and followers, who allegedly persisted in anti-party activities, are equally deemed expelled.

It further alleged that some of the individuals received financial and material inducements—including rams and cash gifts during the last Ileya Festival—from opposition elements, and that their leader recently accepted money and clothing items to influence members ahead of planned defections.

“The party leadership had summoned and cautioned them several times, offering opportunities for correction and reintegration. Unfortunately, they continued to act against the collective interest of the party,” the statement read.

The Ido PDP leadership emphasized that the decision was taken in the interest of unity, discipline, and the integrity of the party, warning members of the public against recognizing or associating with the expelled individuals as party leaders.

“The Ido PDP remains committed to integrity, unity, discipline, and the progress of our great party,” the statement added. “We have no doubt that their pattern of disloyalty will follow them into whatever political platform they may align with next.”