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Delta PDP Suspends Former Deputy Speaker For Alleged Breach Of Peace
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State has slammed a one-month suspension on a former deputy speaker of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Friday Osanebi.
A statement dated June 10, 2020, signed by the state publicity secretary of the party, Ifeanyi Osuoza PhD and made available to The TIDE Newspapers in Asaba, has revealed.
The suspension was handed down by the PDP State Working Committee (SWC), as a result of allegations levelled against the embattled House of Assembly member.
“The State Working Committee of the Delta State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hereby, announces the suspension of the member representing Ndokwa-East State Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, RT. HON. FRIDAY OSANEBI.”
Osanebi, who was deputy speaker from 2015 to 2019, and currently represents Ndokwa East constituency at the House, is alleged to have acted in breach of the peace and harmony of the party which could cause discord and disaffection among party members.
According to Osuoza, “This action has become necessary as a result of reported acts and allegations against RT. HON. FRIDAY OSANEBI which are potentially inimical to the peace and harmony of the party and tantamount to causing discord and disaffection among loyal party members.”
Meanwhile, a seven-man disciplinary committee has been set up to look into the issue.
The statement reads:
NOTICE OF SUSPENSION
The State Working Committee of the Delta State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hereby, announces the suspension of the member representing Ndokwa-East State Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, RT. HON. FRIDAY OSANEBI.
The suspension, which is for an initial period of one month, commences with immediate effect.
This action has become necessary as a result of reported acts and allegations against RT. HON. FRIDAY OSANEBI which are potentially inimical to the peace and harmony of the party and tantamount to causing discord and disaffection among loyal party members.
The matter will be referred to the State Disciplinary Committee.
The following persons have been nominated into the State Disciplinary Committee:
(1). RT. HON., BARR. LOVETTE IDISI – (CHAIRMAN).
(2). RT. HON., BARR. EVELYN OBORO. – MEMBER.
(3). CHIEF, HON. ITIAKO CONSTANTINE IKPOKPO. – MEMBER.
(4). DEACON MOSES IDUH. – MEMBER
(5). CHIEF JULIUS TAKEME. – MEMBER
(6). BARR. ANDREW ORUGBO. – MEMBER
(7). BARR. BRIDGET ANYAFULU – (SECRETARY)
The State Disciplinary Committee shall be inaugurated by 12noon on Tuesday, 16th June, 2020 at the PDP State Secretariat, Asaba.
We advise all party members to remain law-abiding as always.