A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has issued a stern warning that the party will expel members who fail to abide by its rules and regulations during the upcoming National Executive Council (NEC) meeting scheduled for May 27.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television's Sunday Politics, the elder statesman expressed concern over the conduct of certain party members who he claimed prioritize personal interests over the welfare of Nigerians.

"As politicians, is it only for their own personal gain that they are looking at? What about the impact?" George questioned. "What is democracy? It's all about the management of the resources of the land for the benefit of the people. That is not what they have done now."

The PDP chieftain emphasized that the upcoming closed-door NEC meeting would be a platform for frank discussions about the party's future. "I am hoping that by the 27th of this month we will meet in a closed door and tell ourselves some home truths," he stated.

George asserted that the NEC possesses the authority to expel members who violate party regulations. "Those who cannot abide by the rules and regulations of the party, we can throw them out of the party. The NEC has the authority and the powers to do that. We should tell ourselves some serious home truths, and come back to the position as laid down by the founding fathers of our party."

The PDP has been embroiled in internal conflicts since its defeat in the 2023 general elections, significantly weakening its role as the main opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Party members have expressed frustration over the leadership's inability to discipline members who publicly declare support for the ruling party while remaining in the PDP.

A recent example of this internal discord involves former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, who recently declared that he would remain in the PDP while working for President Bola Tinubu's reelection in 2027.

Political analysts suggest that the upcoming NEC meeting could be a turning point for the party as it attempts to reestablish itself as a formidable opposition force ahead of the 2027 elections.