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

Odefa was suspended from the party on September 11, 2024 by the ward executives of the party for his alleged engagement in various anti party activities.

The Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki while ruling on suit No: FHC/AI/CS/182/2024, further affirmed the suspension on November 29, 2024.

Announcing Odefa’s expulsion at a press conference on Wednesday, the Acting Chairman of PDP Oguduokwor Ward, Onyeka Herbert Ovuta, stated that the decision followed the recommendation of the ward’s disciplinary committee, which affirmed the allegations of anti-party activities.

According to the ward party chairman, “The expulsion of Chief Ali 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.”

According to him, Odefa “ceases to be a member of the party”.

Parts of a statement released by the ward executives read, “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oguduokowor Ward, Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State hereby announce the expulsion of Chief Ali Odefa, the suspended National Vice Chairman of the PDP, South East Zone from the party which takes immediate effect.

“The expulsion of Chief Ali 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.

“Recall that Chief Ali Odefa was suspended from the party by the Ward leadership on 11th September 2024.

“Consequent upon the judgement of the Federal High Court Abakaliki in suit number FHC/AI/CS/182/2024 which affirmed the suspension of Chief Ali Odefa, the Disciplinary Committee of PDP Oguduokwor Ward after their sittings on the above subject matter unanimously recommended that Chief Ali Odefa the Suspended PDP National Vice Chairman South East Zone be expelled from the party.

“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 Chief Ali Odefa from the party which is 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 the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).”

Efforts made to reach Odefa proved unsuccessful as he did not pick calls. Also, he did not reply a text message sent to him.

Ward EXCO expels Odefa, PDP National Vice Chairman, South-East