The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the expulsion of former Enugu State Governor Chimaroke Nnamani, son of former Ekiti State governor, John Fayose, and others from the party.
The opposition party in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, on Friday, said the decision was made after evidence of anti-party activities by the affected individuals.
According to the statement, others expelled included Chris Ogbu from the Imo State chapter, Ajijola Lateef Oladimeji -(Ekiti Central), Olayinka James Olalere -(Ekiti Central II), Fayose Oluwajomiloju John (Ekiti Central I), Akerele Oluyinka , (Ekiti North I), Emiola Adenike Jennifer -(Ekiti South II).
“The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party 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),” the party said in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba.
Others expelled from the party include; Ajijola Oladimeji (Ekiti Central), Olayinka Olalere (Ekiti Central II), Akerele Oluyinka (Ekiti North I), and Emiola Jennifer (Ekiti South II).
“The expulsion takes effect from today, Friday, February 10, 2023. The decision of the NWC is a 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,” the statement added.