The Labour Party in Lagos State has suspended Mr Seyi Sowunmi, the lawmaker representing Ojo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, for three months.
According to the Chairman of the Party in Ojo, Oluwanifemi Elegbede, the lawmaker was suspended because of his refusal to appear before the disciplinary panel of the party after 24 hours of summons.
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.
The statement said that following the findings and documents made available to the disciplinary committee, they resolved that the lawmaker had shown gross insubordination to the party
“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.
