In a dramatic turn of events, Senator Dino Melaye has been suspended by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ward Executive Committee in Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1, citing allegations of anti-party activities.
Senator Melaye is from Ayetoro/lluagba ward 1, in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The suspension was confirmed in a statement that was signed by the PDP Ward Chairman, Mr. Abayomi Osamika, and Secretary, Mr. Yodson Dayo, after a meeting of the Ward PDP Executives on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
According to the statement, Melaye’s suspension was effected in a resolution of Ward PDP Exco meeting held in Aiyetoro, on Thursday September 12, 2024, and signed by all executive members of the party.
Explaining furyher to the statement, Melaye’s actions have brought embarrassment and disrepute to the party, making his continued membership untenable.
The suspension of Senator Melaye who was the Party’s Governorship Candidate in the November 2023 Governorship election marks a significant development in the political landscape of Kogi State
Though details of the allegations against Melaye remain unclear, but the Party says the move is to address internal conflicts and maintain party discipline.
The statement reads in part,
“The Ward Party Executive Committee of the People’s 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.
“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.
“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.
“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,” the statement reads.