The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has annulled the expulsion of Mr. Ikenga Ugochinyere, the House of Representatives member representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency in Imo State, stating that the act is contrary to the party constitution. said.
In a statement on Saturday, PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba said the expulsion allegedly carried out by the Umpia/Umkegwu ward chapter of the party was in violation of Articles 57(7) and 59(3) of the PDP Constitution. (revised in 2017).
According to a statement by the Imo PDP Publicity Secretary, Lancelot Obiaku, Ugochinyere, who is also the spokesperson of the United Coalition of Political Parties (CUPP), was expelled on Friday.
The expulsion was reportedly carried out by Ideato’s local council branch on suspicion of serious violations of discipline, insubordination and anti-party activities.
A letter dated December 5, 2024, signed by Ideato LGA Chairman, Mr. Thank God Okeke and Secretary, Mr. Onyebuchi Umeh, outlined the charges against Mr. Ugochinyere and the decision followed the recommendations of the party’s disciplinary committee. claimed to be a thing.
However, Mr Ologunagba refuted these claims, stressing that disciplinary action against Mr Ugochinyele’s position must be in line with the party’s constitutional provisions, which he said had not been complied with in this case. .
“The attention of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been turned to the alleged ouster of Prime Minister Johnson,” the statement read. Mr. Ugochinyere Ikeagwonu of the party, Umpia/Umkegwu ward chapter of PDP in Imo State.
“The NWC holds that the above purported expulsion is null and void and of no force and effect and is contrary to the express provisions of Article 57(7) and Article 59(3) of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017). Does not match and declares invalid. Rules of our great party.
“Article 57(7) of the PDP Constitution states: “Notwithstanding any other provision on discipline, no Executive Committee at any level, other than the National Executive Committee, shall take up any disciplinary matter of concern or concern. It is clear that it stipulates that A member of the National Executive Committee, Lieutenant Governor, or Member of Parliament.
“Article 59(3) of the PDP Constitution also states that “Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution relating to discipline, the Executive Committee at any level other than the National Executive Committee shall not be involved in any matter relating to discipline. The law is clear in that it stipulates that “No.” Relating to or relating to a member of the National Executive Committee, the President, Vice President, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Minister, Ambassador, Special Advisor, or Member of the Legislative Yuan; ”
The PDP Public Relations Secretary said that the district, local government and state branches of the party do not have the power to suspend, expel or discipline members of parliament in any way without following the proper procedures set out in the party constitution, and that this is done without consultation. emphasized that it is necessary. N.W.C.
It further stated that “The NWC is an organized political party governed by strict adherence to the provisions of its Constitution and Covenants and under no circumstances shall any individual or group at any level violate its Constitution and Covenants. I strongly warn that this will not be tolerated.”
“The NWC said: Ugochinyele Ikeagwonu remains a bona fide member of the PDP with all rights, privileges, recognitions and duties and is committed to all leaders, important members of our party in Imo State and the people. Advise relevant stakeholders, party members and supporters to ignore the purported expulsion.
“The NWC calls on all members of the party in Imo State to remain united and continue to work together in the overall interest of the party and the people.”
