Politics
PDP Expels Nnamani, Fayose’s Son, Others
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Last month, the PDP suspended Nnamani and eight other members of the party.
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The party accused them of engaging in anti-party activities.
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Nnamani is backing the presidential candidate of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) against his party’s standard bearer.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled former Enugu State Governor, Chimaroke Nnamani, from the party.
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A statement issued by the party’s spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba, on Friday evening, disclosed that the expulsion was due to anti-party activities and other violations of the party constitution.
“The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at its 566th meeting today, Friday, February 10, 2023, approved the expulsion of the following individuals from the Party for anti-Party activities and other grave offences in violation of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017),” the statement reads.
Chris Ogbu, an Imo State party chieftain, and Fayose John, the son of former Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, were also expelled.
Others expelled from the party include Ajijola Oladimeji (Ekiti Central), Olayinka Olalere (Ekiti Central II), Akerele Oluyinka (Ekiti North I), and Emiola Jennifer (Ekiti South II).
The PDP said the expulsion takes effect from today, Friday, February 10, 2023.
The party noted that the decision of the NWC is sequel to the recommendation of the National Disciplinary Committee and pursuant to Sections 58 and 59 (1)(g) of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017).
“The PDP charges all members of our Party across the country to remain united and focused on the mission of our Party to Rescue, Rebuild and Redirect our nation from misrule,” the statement added.
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Notably, the expelled Nnamani is seeking reelection to the Nigerian Senate under the platform of the PDP.
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