PDP suspends Dino Melaye

 

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 reads: “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.”

According to the party, Melaye was invited to appear before the Disciplinary Committee of the party on August 20, 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,” the party says.

After careful consideration and deliberation, the Ward Party Exco resolved as follows: That Senator Dino Melaye’s failure to appear before its authority.

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. The committee asserted that his conduct was detrimental to the party’s reputation and thus, his continued membership was unsustainable.

Consequently, the Ward Party Exco has imposed an immediate suspension on Melaye, citing Article 59(1) of the PDP Constitution, which grants the executive committee the authority to enforce disciplinary measures.

A letter from the disciplinary committee, dated September 9, 2024, outlined that despite multiple summons and reminders, Melaye’s failure to appear led the panel to recommend his suspension, pending approval from the ward executive.

Earlier communications from the party, including letters dated August 25 and August 26, 2024, detailed the allegations against Melaye, including misuse of party funds and statements considered detrimental to the party’s image.

The letters also emphasized the importance of his appearance before the panel, providing several extensions and final reminders to ensure his participation.

The PDP has urged its members to uphold the principles of party discipline and unity, aiming to strengthen the party’s collective effort towards electoral success and effective service delivery.

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