The executive members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 8 of the Etsako East Local Government Area, Edo State, have suspended their Chairman, Musa Abdulahi, over allegations of misconduct and anti-party activities.
The suspension followed accusations of his involvement in actions detrimental to the party, including gross misconduct, insubordination, and his refusal to call meetings or explain his role in an incident that embarrassed Anamero Dekeri, a member of the House of Representatives and son of Okpella.
This decision was made during a meeting held on Tuesday at Ward 8, Iddo Okpella, in the Etsako East Local Government Area.
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The suspension was endorsed by the ward executive, led by Muhammed Muhammed, along with 22 other APC leaders from the local government.
In a statement signed by Muhammed and the other leaders, it was stated that Abdulahi had failed to lead the party effectively in accordance with APC’s constitution and principles. The suspension was effective immediately.
Abdulahi was further accused of misappropriating funds intended for mobilizing party members to collect INEC voter cards and conspiring with opposition parties to undermine APC’s operations. These actions were deemed harmful to the party’s integrity and goals.
The statement read, “We, the executive members of the All Progressives Congress Ward 8 in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, have suspended the Chairman, Musa Abdulahi.
“Abdulahi is to immediately return all party properties and official documents currently in his possession, and he also warned to cease parading himself as the APC Ward 8 chairman or as a member of the party.
“Failure to comply with these directives will result in legal action as the APC constitution clearly empowers the majority of ward executives to suspend any executive or party member found guilty of actions that violate the party’s principles and constitution.
“This decision underscores the party’s commitment to maintaining discipline, internal democracy, accountability, transparency and integrity among its members at all party levels.”
The ward executive subsequently reaffirmed their support for Dekeri, highlighting his performance since taking office.
When contacted, the suspended chairman said, “I’m not aware of any suspension.”
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