Nnamani, a former governor of Enugu State, and the current senator representing Enugu East, is seeking another term on the PDP platform.
By Jeffrey Agbo
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Senator Chimaroke Nnamani and a host of others on allegations of anti-party activities.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, announced this in a statement on Friday, stating that the decision was taken by the National Working Committee (NWC).
Also suspended was Fayose Oluwajomiloju, son of a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose; Chris Ogbu, Ayeni Funso among others.
Nnamani, a former governor of Enugu State, and the current senator representing Enugu East, is seeking another term on the platform of the PDP. He has been campaigning for the presidential candidate of the APC, Bola Tinubu.
Fayose’s son is the candidate of the PDP for Ekiti Central Federal Constituency.
The statement read: “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has after a very extensive review and consideration of the affairs of our Party in the country, pursuant to the provisions of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017) approved the suspension of Senator Chimaroke Nnamani (Enugu State) and Chief Chris Ogbu (Imo State) with effect from today, Friday, January 20, 2023, over allegations of anti-party activities.
“In the same vein, the NWC has approved the suspension of the underlisted Party members in Ekiti State also with effect from today, Friday, January 20, 2023, over allegations of anti-party activities.
“The suspended members in Ekiti State are:
1. Ayeni Funso – (Ekiti North)
2. Ajijola Lateef Oladimeji – (Ekiti Central)
Others are:
1. Emiola Adenike Jennifer – (Ekiti South II)
2. Ajayi Babatunde Samuel – (Ekiti North II)
3. Olayinka James Olalere – (Ekiti Central)
4. Akerele Oluyinka – (Ekiti North I)
5. Fayose Oluwajomiloju John – (Ekiti Central I)
“The PDP urges all leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members of our Party across the country to remain united and focused on the mission of our Party to Rescue, Rebuild and Redirect our nation from misrule.”
