A faction of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike
has suspended former Deputy National Chairman Bode George and 23 other members
over alleged anti-party activities.
The suspension was announced in a statement issued on
Friday, May 29, and signed by the chairman of the party's disciplinary
committee in Lagos State, Kayode Ogunbiyi, and the committee's secretary,
Desmond Agbo.
According to the statement, the action followed a
review of petitions alleging anti-party activities and violations of the PDP
constitution, with the committee concluding that it could no longer tolerate
actions capable of creating division and disaffection within the party.
"The decision to suspend George and other erring
members was contained in the resolution of the meeting held on Tuesday, May 26,
2026, where various petitions were presented against certain notable
personalities and other members bordering on issues of anti-party activities
and deliberate infractions of the PDP Constitution," the statement read.
The committee said it also reviewed a previous
disciplinary action reportedly taken against George and reaffirmed that
position.
"The Committee also reviewed the action
previously taken against former Chief Olabode George by the National Executive
Committee, which suspended him from the party, and reaffirmed that he remains
suspended as earlier pronounced," it added.
Several other party members were also affected by the
disciplinary measure, with the committee stating that it examined cases
involving individuals allegedly working with rival political parties or
participating in unauthorized political activities deemed harmful to the PDP's
interests.
The statement further noted that all suspended members
would be barred from participating in party activities in Lagos State and would
not be permitted to represent the PDP in any official or unofficial capacity.
The faction also warned that legal action could be taken against any suspended
member found acting in a manner contrary to the interests of the party in the
state.
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