PDP logo and Sen. Chimaroke Nnamani
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja –
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the expulsion of former Governor of Enugu State, Sen. Chimaroke Nnamani, and six others from the party.
The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday.
Ologunagba identified the six others expelled from the party to include – Chris Ogbu (Imo State), Ajijola Oladimeji (Ekiti Central), Olayinka Olalere (Ekiti Central II), Fayose John (Ekiti Central I), Akerele Oluyinka (Ekiti North I) and Emiola Adenike Jennifer (Ekiti South II).
He said that the seven members were expelled for anti-party activities and other grave offences in violation of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017).
Ologunagba said that the expulsion of Nnamani, who is currently representing Enugu Central senatorial district at the Senate, and six others was approved by the NEC at it 66th meeting on Friday.
“The decision of the NWC is sequel to the recommendation of the National Disciplinary Committee and pursuant to Sections 58 and 59 (1)(g) of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017).’’
Ologunagba said that the expulsion took effective from Friday, Feb. 10.
He charged all PDP members across the country to remain united and focused on the mission of the party to rescue, rebuild and redirect the nation.
