JUST IN: BREAKING: PDP suspends Debo Ologunagba, Legal Adviser

Investigation Committee
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has suspended the National Publicity Secretary (NPS), Hon Debo Ologunagba and National Legal Adviser (NLA), Kamaldeen Adeyemi Ajibade, SAN.

The party further directed their respective deputies (DNPS and DNLA) to assume office in acting capacity with effect from today, Friday, October 11, 2024.

Starnews NG reports that the decision was taken by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP at her 593rd Meeting, held today, Thurday, October 10, 2024.

According to a statement issued this early morning (Friday) by Pastor Chinwe Nnorom, the National Director of Publicity, the reason for the suspension of the duo was not clearly stated by the party.

But the statement stressed that the NWC has constituted a committee to be chaired by the Deputy National Chairman (South) H.E. Amb. Taofeek Arapaja, to investigate the issues raised against the officers in compliance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Party.

The full statement reads:

“The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) arising from its 593rd Meeting today, Thurday, October 10, 2024, has directed the National Publicity Secretary (NPS), Hon Debo Ologunagba and National Legal Adviser (NLA), Kamaldeen Adeyemi Ajibade, SAN, to step aside, respectively.

As a result, the NWC constituted a committee to be chaired by the Deputy National Chairman (South) H.E. Amb. Taofeek Arapaja, to investigate the issues raised against the officers in compliance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Party.

“Following the NWC’s Decision, it directed their respective deputies (DNPS and DNLA) to assume office in acting capacity with effect from Friday, October 11, 2024, pending the conclusion of investigation by the Committee. The officers are:

“Ibrahim Abdullahi Manga, Esq, Acting National Publicity Secretary and Barr. Okechukwu Osuoha, Acting National Legal Adviser

The NWC enjoins all leaders, critical stakeholders, teeming members and supporters of our great Party to remain focused and committed as it pilots the day-to-day affairs of the PDP for its greater good,” the statement added.