PDP Suspends Dino Melaye For Anti-Party
The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has suspended former Senator from the state, Dino Melaye from the party over alleged anti-party activities.
This decision, according to a memo on Friday, was made by the ward party executive committee in Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1 after reviewing the report of the disciplinary committee set up to investigate Melayeโs actions.
It was signed by the Ward Chairman, Abayomi Osamika and Ward Yodson Dayo, Secretary.
It appears that Melayeโs recent actions were deemed detrimental to the PDPโs interests and unity, prompting the suspension.
The resolution reads: โSenator Dino Melayeโs conduct has brought embarrassment and disrepute to the party and his continued membership is no longer tenable.
โTherefore, the Ward party exco hereby suspends Dino Melaye from the Peoples Democratic party, effective and immediately.
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โThe suspension is in line with provisions of Article 59 (1) of the PDP constitution which empowers the Ward party excos to take disciplinary actions against erring members.โ
This move is not unprecedented, as the PDP has taken similar actions against other members accused of anti-party activities. For instance, Peter Babalola, a chieftain from Osun, was suspended in August 2024 for alleged anti-party activities and not attending party meetings for two years.
In another instance, former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, was also suspended by the Benue PDP over alleged anti-party activities.
Similarly, Senator Gabriel Suswam and others were summoned by the Benue PDP over alleged gross misconduct and anti-party activities.
These actions demonstrate the PDPโs commitment to maintaining party discipline and unity. However, details of Melayeโs suspension are still emerging, and more information is expected to follow.
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