Ebonyi PDP ward expels south-east national vice-chairman over ‘anti-party activities’

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi has expelled Ali Odefa, the national vice-chairman in the south-east, over alleged anti-party activities.

In October, the PDP executive committee in Oguduokwor ward, Onicha LGA of Ebonyi, suspended Odefa.

Subsequently, a federal high court in the state upheld Odefa’s suspension as the national vice-chairman of the party in the south-east.

Speaking at a press conference in Onicha LGA on Wednesday, Onyeka Ovuta, the acting chairperson of the PDP in Oguduokwor, announced that Odefa has been expelled from the party.

Ovuta said Odefa’s expulsion followed the recommendation of a disciplinary committee that affirmed the allegations of his anti-party activities.

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

“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 with section 58(1) and section 59(1) of the PDP constitution. Henceforth, Chief Ali Odefa ceases to be a member of our party.”