The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended one of its prominent members, Senator Dino Melaye, over alleged anti-party activities.
The suspension was made by the ward party executive committee in Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1 after reviewing the report of the disciplinary committee set up to investigate Melaye's actions.
The resolution to suspend the Senator read:
"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 Dino Melaye from the People's Democratic party, effective and immediately.
The suspension is in line with provisions of Article 59 (1) of the PDP constitution which empowers the Ward party excos to take disciplinary actions against erring members."
PDP had earlier taken similar actions against other members accused of anti-party activities. For instance, Peter Babalola, a chieftain from Osun, was suspended in August 2024 for alleged anti-party activities and not attending party meetings for two years.
Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, was also suspended by the Benue PDP over alleged anti-party activities.
