Politics
Adebutu, Allies Expelled By PDP Faction For ‘Manipulating’ Delegates’ List
Oladipupo Adebutu, a governorship hopeful in Ogun State has been suspended by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.
Adebutu, and four other members — Taiwo Akinlabi, Sunday Solarin, Kayode Adebayo, and Akinloye Bankole — were expelled by the faction said to be loyal to Jimi Lawal, who was expelled from the party on Wednesday.
They had been suspended in October for allegedly manipulating the delegates’ list used in conducting the PDP governorship primary in the state.
The party faction subsequently constituted a disciplinary committee to review the allegation and recommend sanctions.
In a statement on Thursday, Akintunde Mufutau, chairman of the disciplinary committee, said the five persons were found guilty of the allegations against them.
“After a thorough review of the allegation levelled against them, the panel found Adebutu and others guilty,” the statement reads.
“Subsequently, they have been recommended for expulsion and same has been communicated to the necessary organs of the party for ratification.”