The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Oguduokwor Ward in Onicha local government area of Ebonyi State has expelled the suspended national vice chairman (NVC) of the party in the South East, Chief Ali Odefa, from the party over alleged anti party activities.
The acting chairman of PDP in the ward, Hon. Onyeka Ovuta, said Odefawas earlier suspended from the party on September 11, 2024 by the Ward Executives of the party for engaging in various anti party activities.
He noted that the Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki while ruling on suit NO: FHC/AI/CS/182/2024 further affirmed the suspension on November 29, 2024.
Ovuta, in a statement made available to LEADERSHIP, said other members of the Ward Executives endorsed Odefa’s expulsion, adding that the suspension of the erstwhile NVC followed the recommendation of the party’s disciplinary committee that affirmed the allegations of anti-party activities leveled.
“The expulsion of Chief Ali Odefa follows the report, findings and recommendations of the Ward Disciplinary Committee of the party which is in line with the provisions of the party constitution.”
He maintained that Odefa by the virtue of his suspension, therefore “ceases to be a member of the party.”
“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oguduokowor Ward, Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State hereby announce the expulsion of Chief Ali Odefa, the suspended National Vice Chairman of the PDP, South East Zone from the party which takes immediate effect.
“Consequent upon the judgement of the Federal High Court Abakaliki in suit number FHC/AI/CS/182/2024 which affirmed the suspension of Chief Ali Odefa, the Disciplinary Committee of PDP Oguduokwor Ward after their sittings on the above subject matter unanimously recommended that Chief Ali Odefa the Suspended PDP National Vice Chairman South East Zone be expelled from the party.
“The Executive Committee of PDP Oguduokwor Ward on 11th December 2024 after receiving the report, findings and recommendations of the Disciplinary Committee of PDP Oguduokwor Ward unanimously approved the expulsion of Chief Ali Odefa from the party which is compliance to section 58(1) and section 59(1) of the PDP constitution.
“Henceforth Chief Ali Odefa, seizes to be a member of our party the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
