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PDP Forum Suspends Two State Chairmen over Alleged Plot to Derail Convention

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Austine Nwachukwu and Amah Ibrahim Nnana, chairmen of the Imo and Abia State chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have been suspended for allegedly plotting to derail the party's November 15 National Elective Convention. The Forum of PDP State Chairmen, in a statement released on Wednesday, condemned the alleged plot and blamed it on the backing of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The forum also named Tony Aziegbemi, chairman of the Edo state PDP, as its new chairman to replace Nwachukwu. The suspension comes amidst a suit filed by Nwachukwu and Nnana before an Abuja Federal High Court seeking to halt the party's convention.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Forum of PDP State Chairmen has suspended Austine Nwachukwu (Imo State) and Amah Ibrahim Nnana (Abia State) for allegedly plotting to derail the party's National Elective Convention.
  • The forum has accused the two chairmen of working with the backing of the APC to disrupt the convention.
  • The suspension comes amidst a suit filed by the two chairmen before an Abuja Federal High Court seeking to halt the convention.
  • The forum has named Tony Aziegbemi, chairman of the Edo state PDP, as its new chairman to replace Nwachukwu.
  • The forum has expressed full support for the Ibadan convention and confidence in the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party led by Ambassador Umar Damagum.
  • The forum has also condemned the APC's alleged undemocratic and desperate efforts to intimidate and coerce PDP leaders.

Statistics:

  • 25 out of 36 state chairmen and the FCT attended the emergency meeting of the forum.
  • The PDP National Elective Convention is scheduled to take place on November 15.
  • The suit filed by Nwachukwu and Nnana resumes on Thursday, October 16, before an Abuja Federal High Court.

Sources:

  • A statement released by the Forum of PPD State Chairmen on Wednesday.
  • The PDP Forum has also expressed its support for Ambassador Umar Damagum and the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party.

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