Lagos State chairman of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Muka Popoola, has explained why the party reaffirmed the suspension of Chief Bode George and 23 others.
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, Mr Popoola said the action was taken to protect the party’s identity and prevent confusion among members and the public.
According to him, the affected members were already under suspension following an earlier decision of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).
He said the Lagos PDP did not impose a fresh sanction but only restated an existing disciplinary measure.
“The Lagos State chapter of the PDP merely reaffirmed the suspension of Chief Bode George and others as earlier decided by the party’s National Executive Committee in 2025,” he said.
“The suspension was not a fresh action. It was a reaffirmation of an existing disciplinary measure taken by the national leadership of the party.”
Popoola alleged that some of the affected members had aligned with other political parties while still identifying themselves as PDP members.
He said such actions could create confusion and division within the party.
“Many of the affected persons have since aligned with other political parties. There is nothing wrong with leaving the PDP for another party. However, once individuals leave the PDP, they should also relinquish the identity of the PDP after their departure,” he said.
He added that some individuals continued to associate themselves publicly with the PDP while operating within other political platforms.
Popoola also dismissed reports of any approved alliance between the PDP and the Allied People’s Movement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to him, no organ of the party approved such collaboration.
The Lagos PDP Disciplinary Committee on Friday announced the suspension of George and 23 others over alleged anti-party activities.
The committee said it reviewed an earlier action by the party’s NEC and reaffirmed that George remained under suspension.
It also said cases involving members accused of defecting to other political parties or engaging in unauthorised collaborations against the PDP were considered.
The committee added that the suspended members could no longer participate in PDP activities in Lagos State or represent the party in any capacity.
