The Ward Party Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ayetoro/lluagba Ward 1, Kogi State, has suspended former Senator Dino Melaye over allegations of engaging in anti-party activities.

Melaye is from Ayetoro/lluagba Ward 1 in Ijumu Local Government of Kogi State.

Melaye’s suspension was announced in a statement issued by the PDP Ward Chairman, Abayomi Osamika, and Secretary Yodson Dayo, on Friday, September 13, 2024.

According to the statement, Melaye’s suspension was contained in a Resolution of PDP Ward Exco meeting held in Aiyetoro on Thursday, September 12, and signed by all executive members of the party.

The PDP said Melaye’s conduct had allegedly brought embarrassment and disrepute to the party, adding that his continued membership was no longer tenable.

The party noted: “The Ward Party Executive Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in Ayetoro/lluagba ward 1 met on Thursday the 12th of September 2024 to review the report of the disciplinary committee set up to investigate alleged anti-party activities against Senator Dino Melaye, a member of our great party.

“Recall that Senator Dino Melaye was invited to appear before the Disciplinary Committee on 20th August 2024, to answer to certain allegations of misconduct and anti-party activities, in line with the provisions of Article 57(4), of the PDP Constitution.

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“However, he failed to show up, disregarding the invitation and the authority of the party.

“After careful consideration and deliberation, the Ward Party Exco resolved as follows:

“That Senator Dino Melaye’s failure to appear before the Disciplinary Committee constitutes a gross disrespect to the party and its leadership.

“That his actions are in clear violation of the PDP Constitution and the principles of party discipline.

“That Senator Dino Melaye’s conduct has brought embarrassment and disrepute to the party, and his continued membership is no longer tenable.

“Therefore, the Ward Party Exco hereby suspends Senator Dino Melaye from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), effective immediately.

“This suspension is in line with the provisions of Article 59(1) of the PDP Constitution, which empowers the Ward Party Exco to take disciplinary actions against erring members.

“We urge all members of our great party to remain committed to the principles of party discipline and loyalty.

“We must work together to build a strong and united party, capable of winning elections and serving the interests of our people.”

Melaye, who represented Kogi West Senatorial District between 2015 and 2019, has yet to react to react to his suspension by the PDP as of press time.

The Star