PDP expels Nnamani, Fayose’s son, others for anti-party activities

Following their earlier suspension, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the expulsion of former Enugu State Governor Chimaroke Nnamani and six others from the party.

The expulsion was announced in a statement by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba on Friday.

According to Ologunagba the suspended members were expelled for anti-party activities.

Others who were expelled include a chieftain of the party in Imo State, Chris Ogbu and some of its National Assembly candidates in Ekiti State, including Oluwajomiloju Fayose, son of former Governor Ayodele Fayose.

The statement reads: “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).

“Those expelled from the Party are:
1.Senator Chimaroke Nnamani -(Enugu State)
2.Hon. Chris Ogbu         -(Imo State)

“Others are:

1.Ajijola Lateef Oladimeji-(Ekiti Central)
2.Olayinka James Olalere -(Ekiti Central II)
3.Fayose Oluwajomiloju John-(Ekiti Central I)
4.Akerele Oluyinka -(Ekiti North I)
5.Emiola Adenike Jennifer -(Ekiti South II)

“The expulsion takes effect from today, Friday, February 10, 2023.

“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.”

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