The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has disclosed its plans to expel former governor, Ayodele Fayose from the party.
The party stated that resolutions and decisions from stakeholders in the state have been forwarded to the National Working Committee (NWC), seeking the expulsion of Fayose.
The publicity secretary of Caretaker Transition Committee, Chief Olalekan Amerijoye who spoke with newsmen in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital said the party would no longer put-up with the unwholesome and anti-party activities of Fayose and other leaders of the PDP in the state.
He added that members and stakeholders of the party in the state would be expecting the NWC to sanction the former governor as his activities and romance with the ruling All Progressives Congress were detrimental to the peace and unity in Ekiti PDP.
According to him, the caretaker committee was set to resolve all differences within the party by commencing genuine reconciliation across the board, calling all aggrieved leaders to let go of their grievances and embrace peace in the overall interest of the people.
“Admittedly, challenges have emerged, as in commonplace within any substantial political entity, occasionally leading to momentary setbacks.
“ Disagreements are a natural facet of political growth, yet I would say that it would have been incumbent upon us to recognize that the greater good should forever eclipse our differences,” he said.
On the issues of disciplinary measures against some leaders of the party, Amerijoye further said, “ Relevant sections of our party constitution stipulate the punitive measures for whoever is involved in anti-party activities and other infractions within the PDP.
“Let me say that we are expecting the response and action of the National Working Committee to the majority decision of stakeholders in Ekiti for the suspension of former governor, Ayodele Fayose from the party.
“The stakeholders, especially genuine members of Ekiti PDP have resolved from our recent meeting on what should be the punitive measures for people that have turned the party into a commercial venture.
“ These resolutions have been communicated to Abuja by some individuals who are ‘PDAPC’ and we are patiently waiting for their response in the interest of the PDP in Ekiti.”
The party spokesman also debunked the reports that the committee had failed in playing its role of opposition to the APC government in the state, saying, “we have dismantled the shroud of deceptive populism they employ to muddy the eyes of the Ekiti people regarding the state’s development.”
