The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State has suspended Senator Dino Melaye, who previously ran as the party’s gubernatorial candidate, due to accusations of anti-party conduct.
The suspension was confirmed by a memo from the party’s Ayetoro Gbede Ward 1 executive committee, dated September 12, 2024.
The memo states, “On September 12, 2024, the Ward Party Executive Committee of the PDP in Ayetoro/lluagba Ward 1 convened to review the disciplinary committee’s report concerning Senator Dino Melaye’s alleged anti-party activities.”
The party had previously invited Melaye to address the allegations before its Disciplinary Committee on August 20, 2024, as outlined in Article 57(4) of the PDP Constitution. However, Melaye did not attend, which the party deemed as a disregard for its authority.
The executive committee’s resolution highlights that Melaye’s absence was viewed as a serious breach of party discipline and disrespect towards the party’s leadership.
