Lagos PDP Chapter Reaffirms Suspension of 24 Members

A faction of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has reaffirmed the suspension of 24 party members, including former Deputy National Chairman Chief Olabode George. The action was announced on Friday by the state's disciplinary committee, citing alleged anti-party activities and breaches of the party constitution.

The committee stated its decision followed a review of petitions against certain leaders and members. It said the petitions bordered on anti-party activities, deliberate infractions of the PDP Constitution, and actions capable of causing disaffection among members. The committee also reviewed an earlier disciplinary action taken against George by the party's National Executive Committee and reaffirmed that he remains suspended.

Other suspended members include Aduke Maina, Abimbola Ogunkelu, Laja Adeoye, Tunji Shelle, Sunday Olaifa, Gbenga Adegbesan, Rita Orji, and Kofoworola Bucknor. The committee stated that cases involving members alleged to have defected to other political parties or engaged in unauthorized collaborations against the PDP were also considered.

The suspended members are no longer permitted to participate in PDP activities in the...