The National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by its National Chairman, Nafiu Bala, has suspended 15 party members over alleged anti-party activities.
Those affected include Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu and Balarabe Rufai, alongside 13 others.
The decision was taken at the NWC’s regular meeting held on Thursday and chaired by Gombe, according to a statement issued after the meeting.
The party leadership accused the suspended members of engaging in activities it said undermined the unity and stability of the ADC.
Allegations of Anti-party Conduct
The factional NWC alleged that some members collaborated with coalition groups in ways that caused disaffection among party members and disrupted the smooth conduct of party affairs.
Bala said the suspensions, which will last for six months, were approved pursuant to Article 15(a) of the party’s constitution.
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The affected members are 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 and Barr. Emeka.
Party nullifies ‘unauthorised’ congresses
The NWC also warned against what it described as unauthorised ward, local government and state congresses being organised by individuals claiming to act on behalf of the party.
It declared such congresses null and void and directed party members and the general public to disregard the proceedings and outcomes of the gatherings.
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The committee approved several new appointments, including Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide as Chairman of the Board of Patrons and Hon. Bala Sani as Chief of Staff to the National Chairman.
Others appointed are Abimiku Monday as Special Adviser on Strategic Communication to the National Chairman, Muhammad Sa’ad Aboki as Director of Youth Mobilisation, Bello Shehu as Director of Finance, and Rabiu Mohammed as Administrative Secretary.
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The NWC also constituted a four-member committee to conduct the Osun State governorship primary election, with Dr Rufus Ikanmi as chairman, Barr. Henry P. Moses as secretary, and Muhammad Ibrahim and Alhaji Ibrahim Saleh Katagum as members.
Bala said the National Executive Committee would soon meet to set an official timetable for legitimate congresses, adding that all official announcements would be made through the ADC’s authorised communication channels.
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