APC Chairman in Nasarawa State Suspended over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

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The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, Sunday John Aliyu Bello, has been suspended by executives of his Gayam Electoral Ward over alleged anti-party activities. The suspension was announced on Tuesday by Mr Ibrahim Iliyasu, Chairman of APC Gayam Ward, citing credible evidence of Bello's promotion and campaigning for a member of another political party, contrary to the party's constitution. The move follows an investigation into complaints by ward members about Bello's actions, which have been deemed embarrassing to the party and undermining its credibility among members. The suspension is expected to be ratified by the Lafia Local Government Area Executive, State Executive Committee, and the National Working Committee for further action.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sunday John Aliyu Bello, APC Chairman in Nasarawa State, has been suspended by his ward executives due to alleged anti-party activities.
  • The suspension was announced on Tuesday by Mr Ibrahim Iliyasu, Chairman of APC Gayam Ward, citing credible evidence of Bello's promotion and campaigning for a member of another political party.
  • The alleged anti-party activities include promoting and campaigning for a member of another political party, which is contrary to article 21 (1), (11), (VII) of the party constitution.
  • The suspension is expected to be ratified by the Lafia Local Government Area Executive, State Executive Committee, and the National Working Committee for further action.
  • Mr Douglas Otaru, the State Publicity Secretary of the party, warned that the party would not hesitate to take disciplinary action against any party member found to be involved in the plan to remove the state chairman.
  • The suspension of Bello has been met with concerns about his ability to continue in his role as state chairman, with some party officials questioning the constitutional authority of the ward officers to pass a vote of no confidence.

Statistics:

  • Sunday John Aliyu Bello, APC Chairman in Nasarawa State, has been suspended by his ward executives.
  • 13 ward executives, including Mr Ibrahim Iliyasu, signed the suspension letter.
  • 1 article of the party constitution is cited as the basis for the suspension (article 21).
  • 3 party officials mentioned in the article: Sunday John Aliyu Bello, Ibrahim Iliyasu, and Douglas Otaru.

Sources:

  • Nan; APC Chairman in Nasarawa State suspended over alleged anti-party activities