Action Taken Against Pastor Dayo Ekong and the LP Lagos Chapter's Executive Committee
Party Suspends Ekong and Others for Intraparty Misdeeds
Our source reveals that the Labour Party's Lagos chapter has squarely dealt with issues within its ranks, suspending key figures for misconduct. Here's the lowdown:
- The Main Offender: Pastor Dayo Ekong, the previous state chairperson, has been slapped with a six-month suspension thanks to allegations of gross mismanagement and constitution breaches. The crux of the issue? Holding two critical posts simultaneously, the state chairmanship and the national financial secretary role[1][2][3].
- A Cascade of Consequences: Every member of Ekong's state executive committee has received the same six-month suspension for neglecting the party's constitution and taking part in anti-party activities[1][2][3].
- Local Government and Ward Committees Dismantled: The dissolution axe has fallen on all Local Government and Ward Executive Committees in Lagos State, appointments of which were made by Ekong's leadership. Their members have also been suspended for six months for anti-party activities, effective immediately[1][2][3].
- Announcing the Changes: The shakeup was announced by the chairman of the party's Caretaker Committee, Rotimi Odunaike, and the secretary, Dorcas I. Omorodion[1][2][3].
It's worth noting that the ex-secretary, Sam Okpala, was also suspended concurrently with Pastor Dayo Ekong[2][3].
[1] "Labour Party Suspends Pastor Dayo Ekong Over Alleged Misconduct - PUNCH Newspapers", https://punchng.com/labour-party-suspends-pastor-dayo-ekong-over-alleged-misconduct/
[2] "Pastor Dayo Ekong, Others Suspended by Labour Party in Lagos - Sahara Reporters", https://saharareporters.com/2022/04/28/pastor-dayo-ekong-others-suspended-labour-party-lagos
[3] "Labour Party Suspends Dayo Ekong Over Double Role - The Guardian Nigeria News", https://guardian.ng/news/labour-party-suspends-dayo-ekong-over-double-role/
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- The suspension of Pastor Dayo Ekong from the Labour Party in Nigeria, owing to allegations of misconduct and breaches of the party's constitution, is a significant event in the realm of politics and general news, particularly in Lagos State.
- The pastor, who held dual roles as the state chairperson and national financial secretary, has been imposed a six-month suspension, following the decisions made by the party's Caretaker Committee.
- This suspension has cascaded across the Labour Party's Lagos chapter, with every member of Ekong's state executive committee receiving an identical six-month penalty for violating the party's ethics and engaging in anti-party activities.
- In line with the shakeup, all Local Government and Ward Executive Committees in Lagos State have been dissolved, and their members have been suspended for a period of six months, effective immediately.
