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The Digest:

The camp of Nyesom Wike has dismissed his expulsion from the Peoples Democratic Party with sarcastic humor, framing the convention as an early festive gathering. According to Vanguard, Wike's aide described the event as "Detty December in November," suggesting decisions made there should not be taken seriously.

Key Points:
  • Wike's media aide dismissed the expulsion as an early "Detty December" party
  • He implied that delegates were intoxicated and their statements unreliable
  • The PDP had expelled Wike, Fayose, and others for anti-party activities
  • The motion was moved by Bode George and seconded by Governor Bala Mohammed
  • Several court orders had attempted to stop the convention
  • The response frames the expulsion as unserious rather than confronting it directly
  • This reflects the ongoing political theater between Wike and the PDP
As serious political consequences are met with casual dismissal, the exchange reveals how Nigerian politics often oscillates between consequential action and performative theater, where expulsion letters are answered with party metaphors.

Sources: Vanguard, Premium Times