The National Working Committee, NWC, of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, has suspended several key members.
Those suspended from the party include Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, Balarabe Rufai, and others, for alleged anti-party activities and actions deemed detrimental to the unity and stability of the party.
A statement signed by the National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, said the decision was reached at the NWC’s regular meeting held on Thursday.
The meeting, chaired by Hon. Gombe, also approved several new appointments and organizational resolutions.
The Gombe-led NWC accused some members of engaging in anti-party collaborations and activities that caused disaffection among party members and disrupted the peaceful conduct of party business.
Gombe said, “The NWC has observed that some party members have engaged in anti-party activities with coalition members, causing disaffection among party members and disrupting the peaceful coexistence of party faithful and the efficient conduct of party business.
“As a result, the NWC has collectively approved the suspension of the following members for six (6) months, pursuant to Article 15(a) of the party constitution:
Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu; Alhaji Ibrahim Mani; Dr. Bamidele Ganiyu Ajadi; Dr. Chike Okogwu; High Chief Anayo Arinze; Hon. Kenneth Gbandi; Alhaji Said Baba Abdullahi; Ms. Hauwa Yusuf Musa; Hon. Nkem Ukandu; Barr. Peters Iyiola Oyewole; Dr. Peter Edeh; Hon. Prince Festus Igbinoba; Hon. Razak Eyiwuawi; Balarabe Rufai; Barr. Emeka.”
“The NWC has noted that certain unauthorized individuals are organizing special Ward, Local Government, and State Congresses, claiming to act on behalf of the party. The NWC declares these congresses null, void, and of no effect whatsoever.
“All party members and the public are directed to ignore and discard the proceedings and outcomes of these unauthorized congresses.”
The meeting also approved the appointment of the following members to key positions: Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide as Chairman, Board of Patron, by virtue of his position as a high-ranking elected official of the party; Hon. Bala Sani as Chief of Staff to the National Chairman.
Others are: Abimiku Monday, Special Adviser on Strategic Communication to the National Chairman; Muhammad Sa’ad Aboki, Director of Youth Mobilization; Bello Shehu, Director of Finance; Rabiu Mohammed, Administrative Secretary.
The statement said that all appointees are to assume duties immediately and are expected to collect their appointment letters and further instructions at the party’s National Headquarters.
Additionally, the NWC constituted a four-member committee to conduct the Osun State Gubernatorial Primary Election, chaired by Dr. Rufus Ikanmi, with Barr. Henry P. Moses as Secretary, and Muhammad Ibrahim and Alhaji Ibrahim Saleh Katagum as members.
The party directed members and the general public to ignore such gatherings, noting that the National Executive Committee (NEC) will soon convene to set an official timetable for legitimate party congresses.
Gombe added, “All official announcements regarding party congresses will be made through the ADC’s authorized communication channels.
“All appointments take immediate effect, and the appointees are expected to discharge their duties with utmost dedication and professionalism.”
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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