PDP kicks out outspoken Reps’ member, Ugochinyere

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, the outspoken member of the House of Representatives who represents Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency in Imo State. 

The party said the expulsion of spokesperson for the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) is as a result of indiscipline, insubordination, and anti-party activities.

In a statement released on Friday, the Publicity Secretary of the Imo PDP, Lancelot Obiak, confirmed that the expulsion was approved by the Ideato Local Government Area chapter of the party.

The decision was outlined in a letter dated December 5, 2024, signed by the LGA Chairman, ThankGod Okeke, and Secretary, Onyebuchi Umeh.

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The statement explained: “The expulsion was conveyed in a letter by the Ideato LGA chapter of the party dated December 5, 2024, and signed by the LGA Chairman, Hon. ThankGod Okeke and the Secretary, Onyebuchi Umeh which they addressed to the State Chairman.

“The expulsion followed the report of the party’s disciplinary committee, dated November 27, 2024, which investigated misconduct charges against Ugochinyere in line with Section 57 (1-4) of the PDP constitution 2017 as amended.”

According to the PDP, Ugochinyere had been previously suspended at his Umuopia/Umukegwu ward on October 14, 2024.

The suspension came after he failed to appear before the ward’s executive committee on October 5, 2024, to address allegations of misconduct. Despite reminders and a follow-up invitation on October 7, 2024, Ugochinyere reportedly did not respond.

The statement further added: “Upon receipt of the report, the LGA Executive Committee of Ideato North met on the 5th of December, 2024, and unanimously adopted the report of the disciplinary committee.”

The expulsion letter stated: “In light of this, Hon. Imo Ugochinyere Ikeagwonu is hereby expelled from the party (PDP) with immediate effect, and he ceases to be a member of the Peoples Democratic Party in Umuopia/Umukegwu ward of Ideato North LGA.”

The disciplinary action against Ugochinyere was based on several allegations, including prolonged absence from party meetings and activities, in violation of Section 58(1)(e) of the PDP constitution.

He was also accused of unauthorised publicity of internal disputes, forming parallel party structures, and making public statements that discredited the party and its leaders.

Efforts to reach Ugochinyere for his response were unsuccessful at the time of this report.