PDP expels Vice Chairman Ali Odefa over anti-party activities

The Peoples Democratic Party in Oguduokwor Ward in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has expelled the National Vice Chairman of the PDP in the South-East, Ali Odefa, from the party.

Onyeka Ovuta announced the expulsion of Odefa at a press conference in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

It would be recalled that Odefa was suspended from the PDP on September 11 by the ward executives of the party for his alleged engagement in anti-party activities.

The Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, also affirmed Odefa’s suspension on November 29.

Ovuta noted that Odefa’s suspension followed the recommendation of the party’s disciplinary committee that affirmed the allegations of his anti-party activities.

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He said: “PDP, Oguduokowor Ward, Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State hereby announce the expulsion of Ali Odefa, the suspended National Vice Chairman of the party, South-East Zone from the party which takes immediate effect.

“The expulsion of Odefa follows the report, findings, and recommendations of the Ward Disciplinary Committee of the party which is in line with the provisions of the party constitution.

“The Executive Committee of PDP Oguduokwor Ward on 11th December 2024 after receiving the report, findings and recommendations of the Disciplinary Committee of PDP Oguduokwor Ward unanimously approved the expulsion of Odefa.

“This is in compliance to section 58(1) and section 59(1) of the PDP constitution.

“Henceforth Chief Ali Odefa seizes to be a member of our party.”

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