The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Magaji Ngeri Ward, Ilorin, West Local Government Area of Kwara State has suspended Ladi Hassan. He is one of the two men nominated as the party's governorship candidate.
The ward executive committee accused Mr Hassan of anti-party activities and serious misconduct.
PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Hassan was named the governorship candidate by the Tanimu Turaki faction of the PDP on Sunday. This announcement came just days after the state chapter of the party, which supports the Nyesom Wike-led faction, nominated Suleiman Kawu for the same position. This was part of a consensus agreement arranged by former Governor Bukola Saraki.
In a suspension letter dated June 2, signed by the ward chairman, Aliyu Kolawole, and the ward secretary and chairman of the ward disciplinary committee, Taofeek Jimba, the party accused Mr Hassan of actions that go against the party’s rules and code of conduct.
The letter said the ward executive committee had previously sent a query on May 30. This query listed the allegations of anti-party activities against him and asked him to appear before a seven-member disciplinary committee within 48 hours.
The ward leaders said Mr Hassan received the letter but did not show up for the meeting, which they claimed showed he admitted his guilt.
“As stated in the said letter, you were directed to appear before a seven-man committee set up by the Ward Executive Committee within 48 hours of receipt. Your failure to comply constitutes an admission of guilt of anti-party activities, acts of indiscipline, and gross misconduct,” the letter stated.
Referring to Sections 57 and 59(1) of the party’s constitution, the committee announced a one-month suspension from all party activities. This suspension takes effect immediately.
During this period, Mr Hassan cannot participate in any party meetings, programs, or activities at the ward, local government, state, or national levels. The committee also warned that ignoring the suspension could lead to more disciplinary actions based on the PDP constitution.
Political observers say that this situation reflects ongoing political changes in the Kwara PDP following the party’s last governorship primary election. Mr Hassan had reportedly signed the consensus agreement among the aspirants that led to Mr Kawu's nomination.
When contacted, Mr Hassan called the suspension laughable. He said, “How can you suspend someone that does not belong to your group?”
He also mentioned that he would later speak to the media to explain the whole situation to Nigerians.
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