The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended former senator and governorship candidate, Dino Melaye, for alleged anti-party activities.
The suspension was enforced by the PDP executive in Ayetoro Gbede, Ward 1, after Melaye failed to respond to a summons.
In a memo dated September 12, the ward executive committee revealed that Melaye had been called before a disciplinary committee in August to answer allegations of misconduct, but he did not attend.
The memo stated: “The Ward Party Executive Committee of the PDP in Ayetoro/lluagba Ward 1 convened on Friday, September 12, 2024, to review the report of the disciplinary committee investigating allegations of anti-party activities against Senator Dino Melaye, a member of our 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.”
The PDP executive committee explained that the suspension was in accordance with Article 59(1) of the PDP Constitution, which authorizes the Ward Party Exco to take disciplinary action against members who violate the rules.