Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State has suspended Dino Melaye, former governorship candidate in the state, over alleged anti-party activities.
Gatekeepers News reports that Melaye was suspended by PDP executive committee in Ayetoro Gbede, Ward 1, Ijumu LGA, Kogi State in a memo released on September 12.
The committee said that Melaye was summoned to appear before a disciplinary committee in August over allegations of misconduct, but didn’t honour the invitation.
The memo goes, “The Ward Party Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Ayetoro/lluagba ward 1 met on Friday 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.”
“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 People’s Democratic Party (PDP), effective immediately.”
The committee said the 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”.
Before this, Melaye had in August, accused Umar Damagum, acting national chair of the party of destroying PDP.
He also alleged that Samuel Anyanwu, PDP national secretary, and Umar Bature, national organising secretary, are destroying the party.
