The stakeholders of the Aba North local government chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have confirmed the suspension of several party chieftains due to allegations of gross misconduct, indiscipline, and impersonation.
This decision was communicated in a letter dated June 5, 2024, addressed to the state APC chairman, Kingsley Ononogbu, following an expanded meeting of party stakeholders in Aba where the suspension was unanimously endorsed.
The suspension notice, signed by the stakeholders, has sparked controversy among party members since it surfaced on social media.
The suspension letter to the state chairman which was signed by the Abia North local government chairman of the party, Hon. Tony Anuforo, attaching the signed documents signed after the local government stakeholders meeting, ratifying the suspended party chieftains was included in the letter to the state chairman.
Those suspended include Comrade Uche Moses (Eziama Ward 1), Mr. Uzoma Nwogu (Umuola Ward 8), and Mr. Uhiara Humphrey (Ward 4), amongst others.
As at the time of filling this report, the state chapter of the party is yet to make an official statement on the suspension of its chieftain by the Aba North party leadership.
No member of the suspended APC stakeholders in Aba North has made any official statement about their suspension from the party.