The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ahiaukwu Ward 2 in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, has suspended the party’s state secretary, Mr. Chidi Avadja, over alleged constitutional violations.
This was disclosed in a statement released on Monday and signed by the Acting Ward Chairman, Nwabueze Ndumele, and Secretary, Ifeanyichukwu John. The decision followed a ward meeting held on Saturday at Okaiuga Civic Hall, Okwu Olokoro.
The statement also revealed that another party member, Onyekwere Sylvester, was suspended for alleged impersonation. A seven-member disciplinary panel has been established to look into the accusations against both individuals.
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Mr. Avadja was accused of attempting to take over the ward’s leadership by unilaterally appointing an acting ward chairman after the former chairman’s death, allegedly bypassing party officials elected through congress.
The statement said, “The party further resolved to suspend the state secretary, Chief Chidi Avajah, for violating Article 21, Section A, subsections ii, vi and vii of the constitution of our great party.
“Furthermore, there is no evidence that Chief Chidi Avajah has paid a dime as monthly dues to the party. This is in violation of Article 9, Section 9.2, Subsection ii.
“The party also suspended Onyekwere Chibuike Sylvester for alleged impersonation as Ahiaukwu Ward II chairman; this is in violation of Article 21, Section A, Subsection IV.
“Consequently, the party resolved to set up a 7-man disciplinary committee to investigate the allegations against the two aforementioned, Chief Chidi Avajah and Sylvester Onyekwere.
“They also resolved to work harder to strengthen the party in the ward with the aim of delivering all candidates on the platform of the party at the 2027 general election.
“The party shall enthrone discipline and adhere strictly to the provisions of our revered party constitution.”
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