Politics

APC Suspends North-east Vice-chairman Days Before General Election

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2 years ago

Feb 20, 2023.

The vice-chairman of the APC in the North-eastern part of the country has been punished by the party leadership.
He was accused of engaging in anti-party activities and gross abuse of office.
Specifically, the party alleged that the suspended official was associating with the Adamawa governor, a member of the opposition party, PDP.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its north-east vice-chairman, Mustapha Salihu, over alleged “anti-party activities.”

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The party disclosed the suspension in a notice signed by Abdulhadi Ahmed, vice-chairman of the Rumde ward, and Garba Mohammed, ward secretary.

The APC north-east vice-chairman will serve the punishment for six months, according to the notice.

The party accused Salihu of associating with Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

APC north-east vice-chairman, Mustapha Salihu

Abdulkadir Abdullahi, Salihu’s ward chairman, was also suspended.

The decision to suspend the duo was taken at an emergency executive ward meeting on Sunday.

“The All Progressives Congress, Rumde ward working committee, Yola north LGA held an emergency meeting on Sunday 19th February, 2023 and considered among many other things before it, the immediate suspension of the north-east vice-chairman of the APC, Comrade Mustapha Salihu over glaring and proven anti-party activities, gross abuse of office and creating crisis within the ranks of the party at all levels which if left unchecked will affect the party at the forthcoming general elections,” the suspension notice to Salihu reads.

“Therefore, in compliance with the relevant provisions of the constitution of our great party, the members of the working committee have adopted and approved the suspension of comrade Mustapha Salihu for the period of six months with immediate effect so as to serve as a deterrent to others in the future.

“This committee is very much aware of the responsibilities vested on it by the party and will always ensure the supremacy of the party above any personal interest of any person or group of persons especially when that poses danger to the chances of the party at the polls.

“While appreciating the state working committee of our party for your continued support, we hope our resolution will receive accelerated treatment.”

Their suspension has been communicated to the party leadership in Yola north LGA for transmission to the state working committee.