Edo Governorship Race: PDP Suspends National Vice Chairman Dan Orbih For Remarks On Ighodalo

 Edo Governorship Race: PDP Suspends National Vice Chairman Dan Orbih For Remarks On Ighodalo

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended the party’s National Vice Chairman (South-South), Dan Orbih…….. CONTINUE READING

The suspension follows Orbih’s comments against Asue Ighodalo, the party’s candidate in the upcoming Edo State governorship election.

In a statement, PDP spokesman Debo Ologunagba said Orbih was suspended during the NWC’s 588th meeting on Wednesday, where they addressed various issues, including complaints about Orbih’s actions related to the September 21, 2024, election in Edo State.

A six-member investigative panel has been established to probe Orbih’s activities.

The statement reads: “The NWC at the meeting unanimously condemned the embarrassing actions and utterances of Chief Dan Orbih relating to the Edo State Governorship Primary Election of our great Party. These actions and utterances are inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017) and the demands 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 Party’s Constitution.

“In the meantime, the NWC forthwith suspends Chief Dan Orbih from participating in all meetings, activities, and programs of the NWC pending the conclusion of an investigation by the Committee.

“The NWC acknowledges the support and solidarity of the overwhelming majority of the people of Edo State who are rallying with our Party and Candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, whose vision aligns with the will and aspirations of the people for continued massive development of the State on the platform of the PDP.

“The NWC charges all leaders, critical stakeholders, and teeming members of our Party in Edo State to remain united, focused, and continue to work hard for the victory of our Party and Candidate in the September 21, 2024, Governorship election in Edo State.”