A fresh crisis is unfolding within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as a group of expelled members plan to convene an emergency meeting at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, comes on the heels of their expulsion from the party during its National Elective Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The PDP had announced the suspension of several high-profile members, including Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike and Senator Samuel Anyanwu, who are loyal to the former Rivers Governor. The expulsion was made public during the party’s convention, which took place over the weekend.

In response, the factional National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, issued a notice on Monday calling for an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council, NEC, and the Board of Trustees, BoT. The notice emphasized the importance of attendance, stating that crucial matters would be discussed and addressed during the meeting.

This development marks a significant escalation of the internal conflict within the PDP, which has been plagued by divisions and power struggles in recent times. The party’s National Elective Convention, which was intended to usher in a new leadership, has instead exposed deep-seated fissures within the party.

As the expelled members prepare to meet, it remains to be seen how the party’s leadership will respond to this challenge. The PDP has been working to reposition itself as a viable opposition force in the country, but its internal wranglings threaten to undermine these efforts.

The meeting scheduled for Tuesday is likely to be closely watched by political observers, who will be keen to see how the party navigates this latest crisis. With the country’s political landscape increasingly polarized, the PDP’s ability to resolve its internal differences will be crucial in determining its relevance in the forthcoming elections. The outcome of the meeting may have significant implications for the party’s future and its ability to mount a credible challenge to the ruling party.