The Zonal National Vice Chairman for the South-East region of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Ali Odefa, has been suspended from the party, as announced by the Ogudu Okwor Ward Executive Committee of Onicha Local Government Area, Ebonyi State.
The announcement was made during a press conference led by the Ward’s acting chairman, Hebert Ovuta, who cited anti-party activities as the primary reason for the suspension.
Speaking during the briefing, Ovuta said, “We are here to inform you of the resolution of the Ward Executive Committee of PDP Oguduokwor Ward to suspend Chief Ali Odefa, the National Vice Chairman of the PDP Southeast Zone, on the grounds of his anti-party activities and other offences which are destructive to the name of our dear party PDP.”
The acting chairman, alongside other members of the executive, emphasized that the suspension was in line with the party’s constitution, specifically referencing Section 57(3) of the PDP Constitution. Ovuta explained, “His suspension is in compliance with the provision of Section 57(3) of the PDP Constitution.”
Further actions were also disclosed during the press conference, with Ovuta stating, “It is also important to inform you that we have further referred Chief Ali Odefa to the Ward Disciplinary Committee of the party.”
However, it is noteworthy that the PDP Constitution stipulates that only the party’s national leadership has the authority to discipline a national officer.
