The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Senator Dino Melaye, a prominent member, over accusations of anti-party activities. The suspension was enacted by the party’s ward executive committee in Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1 after reviewing the findings of a disciplinary committee set up to investigate Melaye’s recent conduct.
According to reports from Punch Online, Melaye’s actions were deemed harmful to the party’s interests and unity, leading to his suspension. The move follows the party’s consistent stance on disciplining members accused of anti-party behavior. Similar actions have been taken against other high-profile members, such as Peter Babalola from Osun and former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom.
The resolution by the ward executives stated that Melaye’s conduct had brought “embarrassment and disrepute” to the party, making his continued membership untenable. The suspension was carried out in accordance with Article 59 (1) of the PDP constitution, which grants local party executives the authority to discipline erring members.
While details of Melaye’s specific infractions remain under wraps, further information is expected to emerge as the situation unfolds.
