SDP suspends embattled Kogi chairman for alleged anti-party activities

The Socal Democratic Party, SDP, has suspended its embattled Kogi State chairman, Moses Peter Oricha, for alleged indiscipline and anti-party activities.

The suspension of Oricha was contained in a letter dated July 22, 2024, which was signed by the National Secretary of SDP, Olu Agunloye.

The letter reads in part: “In particular, the National Working Committee received the committee’s recommendations and further reports in respect of your activities from the National Vice Chairman (North Central Zone). These activities are considered not in the interest of the Social Democratic Party.

“Consequently, the NWC, in consonance with the 2022 Constitution of the Party, has approved your suspension from the Social Democratic Party with immediate effect.

“You are therefore, through this letter, hereby formally suspended from the membership of Social Democratic Party with immediate effect and until further notice, as per the 2022 Constitution of the Social Democratic Party as amended. Please be guided.”