The Labour Party, of Ojo Local Government Chapter in Lagos State has suspended Hon. Seyi Sowunmi, the House of Representatives Member representing Ojo Federal Constituency.
This was made public on Tuesday after the Rep member refused to appear before the disciplinary panel of the party after 24 hours of summons.
The disciplinary committee of the party has earlier summoned Seyi on August 26, 2024, requesting his presence before the Ojo Labour Party Disciplinary Committee within 24 hours has elapsed without any response from him or his office.
This, the party leadership has tagged insubordination to the party coupled with Seyi's refusal to work with the existing leadership of the Labour Party in Ojo.
"Following the findings and documents made available to the disciplinary committee, we are able to deduce the following:
Your refusal to appear before the disciplinary committee as requested in the summons shows gross insubordination to the party (Article 20(B3).
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Not attending any ward meeting which you claim to be a member of. As both Ward A and D of Ojo LGA, Labour Party, have sent in letters prior to now, stating that you are not a registered member of their wards. Which is against the party constitution, Article 20(B5)
Your refusal to work with the existing party Leadership at all levels and attempt to remove constituted party Leadership at all levels without going through the laydown procedure as provided in the party constitution (Article 20(B7).
Taking the party to court without exhausting all constitutionally provided internal dispute
resolution mechanism. Based on the recommendations from the disciplinary committee, Ojo Labour Party hereby suspends you from the party for a period of three (3) months with immediate effect.