The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has warned its members against endorsing President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, labeling such actions as anti-party activities that violate Section 10(6) of the PDP Constitution (amended 2017).
The NWC, in a statement by National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba on August 8, 2025, expressed concern over prominent members, including Nyesom Wike, Ayodele Fayose, Ademola Adeleke, and Ladi Adebutu, publicly supporting Tinubu’s re-election bid. The party stated that these endorsements cause division, disaffection, and membership loss, threatening its electoral prospects. The NWC issued a reprimand under Section 59(1) of the constitution and cautioned members to retract their statements or face stiffer sanctions. The party urged loyalty ahead of its National Convention on November 15-16, 2025, in Ibadan.
The full statement reads:
PDP NWC Reprimands Members Over Anti-Party Activities
…Warns Members Endorsing Tinubu Will Face Stiff Sanctions
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) @OfficialPDPNig has reviewed the anti-party activities of certain members of the Party particularly those endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027.
Of serious concern is the persistent public media outbursts against our Party by some prominent members whose actions and utterances including their public declaration of support and willingness to work for the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 Presidential election in violation of the provision of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017) constitute a serious threat to the stability and sustenance of our Party.
Specifically, Section 10 (6) of the PDP Constitution provides that “NO MEMBER of the Party SHALL align with other Parties or groups to undermine the Party or any of its elected government”.
Such anti-party activities have continued to impact negatively on the PDP leading to division, disaffection and heavy hemorrhaging of members with the capacity to diminish our Party’s electoral fortune if not immediately checked.
In the light of the foregoing and the instancy of protecting and preserving the existence of our Party and its electoral fortune, the NWC, pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 (1) of the PDP Constitution hereby issues a strong reprimand against such anti-party activities and cautions those involved to retrace their steps or face stiffer sanctions as provided in the PDP Constitution.
The NWC charges all members of the Party to remain loyal, focused and continue to work assiduously towards the successful conduct of the PDP National Convention scheduled to hold on the 15th and 16th November, 2025 in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital.
Signed;
Hon. Debo Ologunagba
National Publicity Secretary
