The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, announced the suspension of its National Vice Chairman (South South), Dan Orbih over his alleged actions and utterances in the Edo governorship primary election of the party.
The opposition party in a statement issued by its National Vice Chairman (South South), Dan Orbih in Abuja said the National Working Committee (NWC) made the decision at its 588th meeting on Wednesday, July 10.
Ologunagba noted that having considered all issues, including complaints on the activities of Orbih, concerning the September 21, 2024, election, the NWC unanimously condemned the embarrassing actions and utterances of Orbih relating to the Edo State Governorship Primary Election of PDP.
The statement said, “The actions and utterances are inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017) and the demand of his office as a national officer of the party.
“Consequently, the NWC has set up a six-member committee headed by the Deputy National Chairman (South), Amb. Taofeek Arapaja, to investigate the issue pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the party.
“In the meantime, the NWC forthwith suspends Chief Dan Orbih from participating in all meetings, activities and programmes of the NWC, pending the conclusion of the investigation by the committee,” it added.
Need for party members to support PDP ahead of Edo governorship poll
Ologunagba also noted that the NWC acknowledged the support and solidarity of the overwhelming majority of the people of Edo who rallied around the PDP and its Candidate, Asue Ighodalo.
He called on all PDP leaders, critical stakeholders and members in Edo to remain united, and focused and continue to work hard for the victory of PDP and its candidate in the upcoming election.
