By Ola ‘Kiya, Reporting
THE Ogun State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has ousted its factional and former governorship aspirant, Ladi Adebutu and four others.
The expulsion came on Thursday, worsening the crisis rocking the party in recent times.
The five expelled members were accused of manipulating the delegates’ list used in conducting the May 25, 2022 governorship primary election of the party and alleged flagrant disobedience to court order.
Stonix News reports that Ladi Adebutu is the scion of elder statesman, Chief Kesington Adebutu of the Baba Ijebu casino fame.
Adebutu, who has been on suspension since October 25, was finally expelled along with four others – Taiwo Akinlabi, Sunday Solarin, Kayode Adebayo and Akinloye Bankole.
They were expelled after the relevant Working Committee of the party reviewed the report of a five-man disciplinary panel set up to look into the allegations of anti-party, indiscipline, division and acts capable of bringing the party into disrepute.
The chairman of the disciplinary committee, Mr Akintunde Mufutau, said in a statement: “After a thorough review of the allegation levelled against them, the panel found Adebutu and others guilty.
“Subsequently, they have been recommended for expulsion and same has been communicated to the necessary organs of the party for ratification.”
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