SDP expels national chairman Gabam, others over misconduct, financial irregularities
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled Shehu Gabam, its former National Chairman, and several top officials, including National Youth Leader Mr. Ogbonna Chukwuma Uchechukwu, over alleged misconduct, financial misappropriation, and abuse of office.
The decision was announced on Thursday in Abuja following a meeting of the National Working Committee, which adopted the findings of the party’s Disciplinary Committee and a subsequent White Paper that reviewed allegations against the affected officers.
Addressing journalists at the party’s National Secretariat, Rufus Aiyenigba, National Publicity Secretary, said the expulsion was the outcome of months of investigation and disciplinary proceedings.
According to Aiyenigba, “The move followed the adoption of the report of the Disciplinary Committee and a subsequent White Paper which reviewed the findings and recommendations on the allegations brought against the affected officers.”
He recalled that the NWC had earlier suspended Gabam, Uchechukwu, and the National Auditor, Mr. Clarkson Nnadi, on June 24, 2025, after a prima facie case of misconduct, financial impropriety, and gross abuse of office was established.
“To ensure due process, the party constituted an independent Disciplinary Committee on July 4, 2025, which conducted a two-week investigation and submitted its report on July 18, 2025,” Aiyenigba said.
He explained that the NWC subsequently reviewed and adopted the White Paper on August 15, 2025, paving the way for Thursday’s decision.
Those affected by the expulsion include Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam (former National Chairman) and Mr. Ogbonna Chukwuma Uchechukwu (former National Youth Leader). The National Auditor, Mr. Clarkson Nnadi, was relieved of his duties following his voluntary resignation.
Others are Adamu Abubakar Modibbo, Abubakar Dogara, Nuraddeen Bisalla, Solsuema Osaro, Ambo Ekpeyong, Eluwa Ifeanyi Henry, Humphrey Unwukaeze, and Judith Israel Shuaibu, who were accused of disloyalty and unlawful entry into the party’s national secretariat on July 28, 2025.
Aiyenigba disclosed that the expelled members were apprehended by security operatives while allegedly in possession of sensitive documents and valuables removed from the secretariat, and are currently facing criminal prosecution.
He said the disciplinary measures were necessary to “restore integrity, discipline, and internal order within the SDP,” adding that other administrative recommendations from the White Paper would be implemented to prevent future breaches.
“The actions take immediate effect from Thursday, October 23, 2025,” Aiyenigba stated, noting that the decision was unanimously endorsed by all members of the National Working Committee.
Aiyenigba said the NWC reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and constitutional order in the administration of the Social Democratic Party.
It would be recalled that on June 24, 2025, the party’s leadership suspended Gabam and other officials over alleged financial misconduct, embezzlement, and diversion of party funds, leading to the disciplinary process that culminated in their expulsion.
