The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended former senator Dino Melaye over alleged anti-party activities.
The suspension was issued by the PDP executive committee in Ayetoro Gbede, Ward 1, after Melaye failed to respond to summons.
In a memo dated September 12, the ward executive committee stated that Melaye was invited to appear before a disciplinary committee in August to address allegations of misconduct, but he did not attend.
As a result, the committee suspended Melaye in accordance with Article 59(1) of the PDP Constitution, which empowers the Ward Party Exco to take disciplinary action against members who violate party rules.
The memo reads:
“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.”
