The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oguduokwor Ward, Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has suspended the party’s National Vice Chairman for the South East zone, Ali Odefa.
The immediate suspension was announced on Friday in Abuja following a meeting of the Ward Executive Committee.
During a press briefing in Abuja, the acting Chairman of the PDP Oguduokwor Ward, Herbert Onyedikachi, along with other executives, clarified the decision.
He stated that Odefa’s suspension resulted from alleged anti-party activities and other offenses deemed harmful to the party’s image and interests.
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He explained that the Ward Executive Committee exercised its authority to suspend Chief Odefa in accordance with Section 57(3) of the PDP Constitution.
Onyedikachi also mentioned that the Committee has referred Odefa to the Ward Disciplinary Committee for further action.
He added, “The suspension and disciplinary referral are intended to maintain party discipline and uphold the values and principles of the PDP.
“The Ward Executive Committee urged party members to remain committed to the PDP’s objectives and goals.”