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The Ojo Chapter of the Labour Party in Lagos state on Wednesday suspended the lawmaker representing Ojo Federal Constituency for three months.
This information was contained in a statement signed by the chairman and Secretary of the party, Mr Oluwanifemi Elegbede, and Mrs Blessing Okafor, respectively.
According to the statement, the suspension became necessary following the lawmaker refusal to appear before the disciplinary panel of the party after 24 hours of summons.
They said that the disciplinary committee of the party had earlier summoned Sowunmi on Aug. 26, 2024, to appear before the Ojo Labour Party Disciplinary Committee within 24 hours.
“But there was no response from him or his office within the stipulated time.
The statement read, “This, the party leadership has tagged insubordination to the party coupled with Sowunmi’s refusal to work with the existing leadership of the Labour Party in Ojo.
“Your refusal to appear before the disciplinary committee as requested in the summons shows gross insubordination to the party (Article 20(B3).
“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.
“This 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 lay-down 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 months with immediate effect,” the statement said.
