The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo has expelled Philip Shaibu, a former deputy governor of the state, from the party.
The PDP state working committee in Edo also expelled Dan Orbih, the party’s national vice-chairman , and Omorgie Ihama, a former member of the house of representatives who represented the Oredo federal constituency.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ogie Vasco, the PDP spokesperson in Edo state, said Shaibu, Orbih, and Ihama were expelled over alleged anti-party activities. Vasco said the SWC took the decision after it “extensively deliberated on the issue”, adding that the expulsion is with immediate effect.Shaibu was impeached as the deputy governor by the Edo state house of assembly in April.The panel was set up by Daniel Okungbowa, chief judge of Edo, and was headed by S. A. Omonuwa, a retired justice.Meanwhile, Orbih has rejected his suspension, saying it did not follow due process.
“When a group of persons sits down to make pronouncements that are unconstitutional it only shows that they are ignorant of the constitution of the party,” Orbih told journalists.Click on the link below to join TheCable Channel on WhatsApp for your Breaking News, Business Analysis, Politics, Fact Check, Sports and Entertainment News!
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