The Shehu Gabam-led faction of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has taken the decisive step of expelling the party’s former presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, along with twelve other prominent members. This announcement came during the faction’s National Convention and Presidential Primary held in Abuja on Wednesday.
During the convention, delegates who remain loyal to Gabam also endorsed Lagos-based entrepreneur Abimbola Atanda as the party’s new sole presidential candidate through a voice vote, solidifying their choice for the upcoming elections.
Among those shown the door are key figures including factional National Chairman Sadiq Gombe, National Secretary Olu Agunloye, and National Publicity Secretary Rufus Aiyenigba. The list of expelled individuals extends to Joseph Abu, Maggie Batubo, Sa’adatu Abdullahi, Abimbola Aderemi, Oguchukwu Uba, Huseesini Bello, Alabi Lekan, Rosemary Effiong, and Abubakar Modibo.
In a swift move, the convention also dissolved the National Working Committee entirely before proceeding to elect a fresh set of national officers, again using a voice vote to confirm the new leadership.