The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled two of its chieftains in Gombe State, Hon. Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki and Hon. Usman Aliyu Garry, over alleged anti-party activities and gross misconduct.
The party announced the decision after disciplinary proceedings and recommendations by its Disciplinary Committee, which found the two members guilty of offences against its constitution.
The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, disclosed their expulsion in a statement.
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He explained that the allegations involved violations of Sections 58(1)(a), (b), (h) and (j) of the party’s 2017 amended constitution, which address misconduct and actions considered harmful to the party.
According to him, the disciplinary process followed the right to fair hearing as required by the party’s constitution and Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution.
He added that under Section 59(1)(j) of the party’s constitution, the two politicians had ceased to be members and were no longer entitled to membership rights and privileges.
Mohammed maintained that every party member must obey its rules, regardless of their position or influence.
The PDP also urged its members to remain loyal, disciplined and committed to its principles while working together to strengthen the party.
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