The Peoples Democratic Party suspended Hon. Nname Ewor, the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee in Rivers State, over his association with Nyesom Wike, the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory who has been expelled from the party. The decision was taken after an emergency meeting of the party’s caretaker committee held in the state.
The party announced that Ewor was removed both from his position as caretaker chairman and from PDP membership, following actions and public conduct believed to work against the party’s direction and unity in Rivers State. According to the committee, his conduct showed open alignment with a former member who no longer has standing within the party.
After the suspension, the committee secretary, Ogbam Ojimah, was named Acting Chairman, while Dr. Baribefu Fidunko was appointed Acting Secretary. The committee explained that Ewor’s actions amounted to a voluntary withdrawal from leadership, making his suspension necessary to protect the party’s structure in the state.
The Rivers caretaker committee restated its loyalty to the leadership of the PDP under its national chairman, Dr. Kabiru Turaki, and maintained that Wike has no role in the affairs of the party following his expulsion. The committee also warned party members and the public against dealing with Ewor in any official PDP capacity.
The party said it remains focused on rebuilding its strength in Rivers State and preparing for future elections while serving the interests of the people under its current leadership.