PDP Suspends Dino Melaye For Alleged Anti-Party Activities

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Senator Dino Melaye due to alleged anti-party activities.

On Friday, the Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1 executive committee announced the suspension after reviewing findings from a disciplinary committee investigating Melaye’s actions.

The decision is based on Article 59(1) of the PDP constitution, which allows the ward executive to take disciplinary action against members who violate party rules.

The resolution, signed by Ward Chairman Abayomi Osamika and Ward Secretary Yodson Dayo, explained that Melaye had been invited to address allegations of misconduct on August 20, 2024, but did not attend.

Melaye’s failure to respond was seen as a serious disrespect to the party and his actions violated party principles, causing significant embarrassment to PDP.

Consequently, the Ward Party Executive Committee decided to suspend him, urging all party members to uphold discipline and loyalty to strengthen the party.

The statement 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.

“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 folows:

“1. That Senator Dino Melaye’s failure to appear before the Disciplinary Committee constitutes a gross disrespect to the party and its leadership.

“2. That his actions are in clear violation of the PDP Constitution and the principles of party discipline.

“3. 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.”

KanyiDaily recalls that Senator Dino Melaye recently lost Kogi State Governorship election, and announced his decision not to pursue legal action in response to his electoral defeat.