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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ese Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State has reportedly expelled the lawmaker representing the area in the state House of Assembly, Success Torukerijoh.
Torukerijoh is one of the nine lawmakers opposed to the impeachment of the deputy governor, Agboola Ajayi.
The development was confirmed by the Commissioner for Information, Donald Ojogo, who is also a chieftain of the party in the local government.
Torukerijoh was said to have been expelled for being involved in anti-party activities and the action was taken during the meeting of the leaders of the party held at Igbekebo, the headquarters of the local government, on Sunday.
According to a source, the motion for the expulsion of the lawmaker was moved and duly seconded at the meeting.
Aside the lawmaker’s expulsion, the APC leaders at the meeting also insisted that the deputy governor must resign his position since he had dumped the party.
Meanwhile, Torhukerhijoh has described his expulsion from the APC in his local government as illegal and embarrassing.
He said the news of his expulsion showed clearly that the leadership of the party had run out of any iota of decency.
“My refusal to sign the impeachment process of the deputy governor, Agboola Ajayi, represents the popular wishes of the greatest number of my constituents.
“This harassment and intimidation by the Speaker, David Oleyelogun, to force me to sign against my conscience and conviction shows the desperation and agony of a ‘Fortunate Fool’.
“I’m not oblivious of the backing of Mr Governor in all of these clandestine moves to conscript my humble self to sign at all cost and by all means. Let me reiterate my commitment to holding on to this noble cause. I remain focused.”