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The Peoples Democratic Party State Working Committee in Abia State has expelled former Senate President Adolphus Wabara from the party, following an investigation into his suspension for alleged anti-party activities. The decision was made during an emergency meeting after receiving the Disciplinary Committee's report. The committee cited Wabara's endorsement of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, for a second term in office as an act of disloyalty to the party. Wabara had not issued any statement regarding his expulsion, but the Abia chapter insisted on his expulsion.The party asked the National Working Committee and the National Executive Committee to act swiftly by appointing an acting chairman for the Peoples Democratic Party  Board of Trustees. The Abia State Executive Committee recommended the immediate appointment of an Acting Board of Trustees Chairman by the National Working Committee and the National Executive Committee. The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party has escalated, with former Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, Senator Anyanwu, and others failing to attend the National Disciplinary Committee led by former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tom Ikimi. The committee held its session in Abuja on February 6, and the identities of the other 10 invitees remain undisclosed.Since the 2023 presidential election, the Peoples Democratic Party has been embroiled in internal conflicts, with members accusing others of undermining the party's interests and calling for disciplinary measures. The Peoples Democratic Party National Working Committee established a disciplinary committee on August 21 to allow members to file complaints, hear both sides, and make recommendations to the National Executive Committee.