PDP Crisis: "Constitution is Sacrosanct", NWC Speaks on Suspension of Chairman

PDP Crisis: "Constitution is Sacrosanct", NWC Speaks on Suspension of Chairman

  • The PDP NWC has dismissed the alleged suspension of the Ondo state chairman of the party, Fatai Adams
  • Debo Ologuagba, the spokesperson of the PDP, in a statement on Tuesday, said the suspension was against the party's constitution and rules
  • Ologunagba described the move as an affront and threatened that the NWC would not hesitate to take disciplinary action to protect the sanctity of the party

FCT, Abuja - The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has dismissed the alleged suspension of Fatai Adams, chairman of the party in Ondo state.

The NWC declared the said suspension null and void and of no effect. It also said it was not consistent with provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017) and laid down Rules, TVC reported.

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PDP NWC rejects suspension of Ondo chairman Photo Credit: Seyi Makinde
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A statement released by the party’s national publicity secretary, Debo Ologunagba, in Abuja on Tuesday night, January 2, expressed the party’s consideration of the move as an insult that may be visited with decisive sanctions.

He said the PDP is an organised political party, and its strict adherence to the constitution and the rule of law would not allow the suspension to stay. He said this is because individuals or groups would not be allowed to violate the party's constitution.

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Why PDP NWC rejects suspension of Ondo state chairman

Ologunagba said the suspension of the Ondo state chairman was an illegal act carried out in defiance of the PDP's constitution. He added that the NWC would not hesitate to take appropriate disciplinary action to protect the stability and sanctity of the party's constitution.

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His statement reads in part:

“The NWC states that Mr. Fatai Adams remains the Chairman of the Ondo State Chapter of the PDP and charges all leaders, critical stakeholders, members and supporters of our Party in Ondo State and the nation to disregard the purported suspension."

The NWC urged all Party members in Ondo State to remain united and continue to work together in the overall interest of our Party and the people.

Imo PDP chairman was suspended for insubordination, other reasons

Legit.ng earlier reported that the PDP had found itself in another problem as stakeholders of the party in Imo suspended the state chairman, Engr Charles Ugwu.

Ugwu's suspension came after a vote of no confidence was passed on him by [rominent party stakeholders].

Ugwu's suspension came after the motion for suspension was moved by the PDP chairmen of all the state's local government areas.

Source: Legit.ng

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Bada Yusuf (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Yusuf Amoo Bada is an accomplished writer with 7 years of experience in journalism and writing, he is also politics and current affairs editor with Legit.ng. He holds B.A in Literature from OAU, and Diploma in Mass Comm. He has obtained certificates in Advance Digital Reporting, News Lab workshop, Journalism AI Discovery. He previously worked as Editor with OperaNews. Legit’s Best Editor of the Year for Politics and Current Affairs Desk (2023). Contact: bada.yusuf.amoo@corp.legit.ng