The Edo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the expulsion of former deputy governor Philip Shaibu and National Vice Chairman (South-South) Chief Dan Orbih from the party, citing anti-party activities.
In a statement issued by Mr. Ogie Vasco, the State Publicity Secretary of the PDP in Benin, the party revealed that the decision was made during a meeting attended by nine members of the State Working Committee. According to Vasco, the expulsion was effective immediately.
“The SWC has extensively deliberated on the issue and resolved to expel, with immediate effect, Chief Dan Orbih, National Vice Chairman South South. It also decided to expel Philip Shaibu and upheld the expulsion of Ogbeide-Ihama from Ward 2, Oredo Local Government Area,” Vasco stated.
Reacting to his expulsion, Chief Dan Orbih expressed disagreement with the decision, emphasizing that the State Working Committee lacked the authority to expel a member of the National Working Committee without following the party’s constitution.
“When a group of persons sits down to make pronouncements that are unconstitutional, it only shows that they are ignorant of the constitution of the party,” Orbih told newsmen.
The expulsion of Philip Shaibu, Dan Orbih, and Mr. Omorgie Ihama, a former House of Representatives member, underscores internal tensions within the Edo PDP ahead of upcoming political activities.