The People’s Democratic Party, Kogi State chapter has suspended a former senator and governorship candidate, Dino Melaye, over alleged anti-party actions.
According to a Memo dated September 12, Melaye was suspended by the PDP exco in Ayetoro Gbede, Ward 1, following his refusal to honour a summon.
In the memo issued, the ward executive committee stated that Melaye was summoned to a disciplinary committee in August to address allegations of misconduct but did not turn up.
The memo read, ” 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 PDP has stated that this action is necessary to maintain discipline and unity within the party.
As at the time of this report, Senator Melaye’s team is yet to release an official statement regarding the suspension.
