The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State have announced the suspension of Dino Melaye, a former senator in the state.

This decision was reached by the PDP exco in Ayetoro Gbede, Ward 1.

Melaye is suspended for failing to honour an invitation by the party.

The Ward exco explained that Melaye was suspended for anti-party activities and alleged misconduct.

The decision to suspend Melaye was taken by the Ward party executive committee.

It was during a meeting in Aiyetoro/Luagba Ward 1 on Friday.

At the meeting, the committee reviewed the report of the disciplinary committee set up to investigate alleged anti-party activities against him.

It was signed by the Ward Chairman, Abayomi Osamika and Ward Secretary, Yodson Dayo.

The Suspension Letter 

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The statement reads: “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 Peoples 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.”

See photo of the statement below: