The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu and the South South Vice Chairman of the party, Chief Dan Orbih, at its meeting in Benin.
The Edo State PDP Working Committee took the step on Wednesday at its meeting in Benin.
It also upheld the expulsion of a former Member of the House of Representatives, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, by the executive in Ward 2, Oredo Local Government on Tuesday.
The decision was taken by the nine-member SWC which had the Chairman of the party, Tony Aziegbemi and seven others present, while Tony Anenih Jr. joined the meeting virtually.
Announcing that the three party leaders were expelled for anti-party activities, Aziegbemi noted that they had shown that they were no longer in the party.
He said, “Dan Orbih was expelled because he has been asking members of the PDP to join the opposition party. He also took an appointment as the governing council member of a third tier institution without recourse to the party before accepting the appointment.
“Shaibu donated about 15 vehicles to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has also been abusing and disrespectful to the leaders of the party in the state. Someone who does these things cannot be termed a true party man.
“Also, Ogbeide-Ihama donated his building on Sakponba Road to the APC for campaign purposes. The building currently bears the billboard of the APC candidate and his running mate.
“The party is working with other stakeholders to ensure that the party wins the election in September.”
