PDP Lifts Suspension on Funso Ayeni, Ajayi Babatunde; Ignores Chimaroke Nnamani, Fayose

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lifted the suspension of two members of the Party in Ekiti State, namely; Prince Funso Ayeni (Ekiti North Senatorial Candidate) and Otunba Ajayi Babatunde Samuel (Ekiti North II Federal Constituency Candidate) from the Party.

In a release signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Party, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP said “This decision of the NWC is sequel to the report of the Disciplinary Committee which recommended the lifting of the suspension on two of them, following  manifest remorse, apology for their conduct, and affirmed loyalty to the Party and the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017) as well as renewed commitment towards the success of the PDP at all levels in the 2023 general elections.”

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The lifting of the suspension restores the status of Prince Funso Ayeni and Otunba Ajayi Babatunde Samuel as members of the PDP and especially as PDP Candidates for Ekiti North Senatorial District and Ekiti North II Federal Constituency respectively in the 2023 general election.

“The NWC urges all members, supporters and teeming members of our Party in Ekiti State to remain united and continue to work together for the success of the PDP at all levels in the 2023 general elections,” the statement said.

Recall that the Party, a few days ago, suspended eight people including Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, a former Enugu State Governor, and John Fayose, a son of former Governor of Ekiti State for, alleged anti-party activities.

Nnamani, a two-time Senator is vying for a third term tenure under the PDP, while Fayose’s son is vying for a House of Representatives seat.

A couple of days ago, PDP Enugu State Chapter, handed out flags to all its candidates against the February 25 and March 11 Elections except Nnamani. He was conspicuously absent.