Also suspended are the factional chairman of the Anambra chapter, Chief Ejike Oguebego, Chief Benji Udeozor and Mrs. Anthonia Nwankwu.
The suspension order was contained in a letter signed by the party’s Acting National Secretary, Dr. Aderemi Akitoye. The letter was dated August 29, 2013.
The letter stated that the decision was taken by the NWC at its 353rd meeting held on Wednesday after reviewing the events in Anambra PDP regarding the state’s primary election.
The letter added: “It was noted that you organised a parallel state congress which was unauthorised by the party, contrary to Section 58 (1) a, b, c, f, h and j of the PDP constitution (2012 as amended).
“As a result of this, you were invited to meet with the NWC on Wednesday August28,, 2013 for fair hearing, but you did not appear.
“In view of the seriousness of the issues involved, you are hereby suspended from the party and the case referred to the appropriate Disciplinary Committee for further necessary action.”
The leadership of the party summoned the suspended party chieftains to appear before the NWC on Wednesday to explain their roles in the parallel congress. They all spurned the summons.
One of the aspirants for the Deputy National Chairman position, Dr. Silva Opusunju, has warned against fielding unqualified candidates.
Opasunju’s Counsel Dr. Ikenna Ihezuo, in a letter to Tukur noted that it would amount to an illegality if those who are not qualified ab initio, are allowed to stand for election.
Opusunju had petitioned the national chairman and the Special Convention Planning Committee, demanding the disqualification of the other aspirants on the grounds that they are not qualified.
But the Uba brothers obtained an injunction from a Federal High Court, Abuja division restraining the PDP and the Inspector General of Police from expelling, suspending or scrutinising them or threatening their membership status.
Benji Udeozor, Ejike Oguebego and Anthonia Nwakwo are also plaintiffs in the suit.
The order by Justice A. R. Mohammed also precluded the plaintiffs from being arrested.
The PDP and the Inspector General of Police are the defendants.
The Judge adjourned the matter till today, ordering the PDP to appear. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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