Rep. Awaji-inomek Abiante (PDP-Rivers) has been suspended by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for alleged involvement in anti-party activities, as stated in a notice signed by the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Ward 1, Ngo town, Andoni – Mr. Dike Bara, and the Secretary, Mr. Dokubo Jackson, on Monday in Port Harcourt.
The suspension of Hon. Awaji-inomek Abiante is a result of promoting factions within the party at the ward level and associating with a group not recognized by the party’s constitution, contravening Sec. 58(l)(j) of the party’s constitution.
In addition to this, Dagomie Abiante’s suspension was deemed necessary due to his involvement in organizing, training, and arming a group of members with the intention of utilizing violence and coercion within the party, thereby violating section 58(l)(k) of the party’s constitution.
The statement emphasized the party’s commitment to filtering out individuals who act against the party’s interests and serve as agents of opposition political parties to destabilize the PDP, regardless of their status. The goal is to ensure that the ward remains united under the PDP, despite any inducements or threats.