By Jethro Ibileke
The Social Democratic Party (SDP), Edo State chapter, says it has suspended four of its executive members over an alleged misconduct.
The suspended executive members are: Tony Alile (Organising Secretary), Chris Ojiekere (Publicity Secretary), Benjamin Omonzokpia (Youth Leader) and Mrs. Yami Jatto (Woman Leader).
The party announced the suspension in a statement on Sunday, signed by Felix Obayagbon and Hyacinth Esangbedo, State chairman and secretary respectively.
The statement noted that the disciplinary action was taken against the erring executive members who were accused of illegally suspending the duly recognized State Chairman and State Secretary, among others.
The suspended executive members were accused of convening unauthorized meetings in defiance of established party protocols, making disparaging and inflammatory remarks against the party and its leadership.
“The Edo State Working Committee of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has taken decisive disciplinary action against four members whose actions constitute gross violations of Article 19, Sections 19.1, 19.2, and 19.3 of the Party’s Constitution.
“Their conduct has been deemed detrimental to the unity, integrity, and orderly functioning of the party. The suspension of the party’s officials takes immediate effect.
“Alleged travelling to Abuja with two subordinates without obtaining the necessary approval from the State Chairman”, he alleged
“Other infractions include an alleged attempt to relocate the State Secretariat without approval, which undermined the party’s operational structure.
“The alleged forging official of party letterhead and the signatures of the State Chairman and Secretary to mislead the public and falsely legitimize their unlawful actions.
“Alleged use of the State Chairman’s name and forged documents to issue a condolence message without his knowledge or consent,” the statement said.
