Chimaroke Nnamani, senator representing Enugu west
senatorial district, has kicked against his suspension by the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP).
On Friday, the PDP national working committee (NWC)
suspended Nnamani and eight others over alleged anti-party activities.
In a statement issued early Saturday morning, the former
governor of Enugu said his suspension came to him as a “rude shock and huge
surprise”.
The legislator said he was not informed of any petition
filed against him.
Nnamani said he was not invited by the PDP NWC to respond to
such a query, adding that his suspension was a violation of the party’s
regulations and the provisions of the 1999 constitution.
“Earlier tonight, the National Publicity Secretary of the
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announced the decision of the National Working
Committee (NWC) of PDP, suspending me from the party,” the tweet reads.
“I have since been inundated with telephone calls and
messages from various persons, seeking my clarification on the matter. Just like
every other person, the decision and announcement of my purported suspension
from the PDP came to me as a rude shock and a huge surprise.
“I was never at any
time notified of any petition or complaint against me or informed of the
grounds that formed the decision of the NWC of the PDP to suspend me from the
party.
“I was not also invited to any meeting, proceeding, or
hearing of the NWC of the party where my supposed offense (s) was/were
discussed. I was, therefore, not afforded the opportunity to make
representations on my behalf at any meeting where the proposal and decision to
suspend me from the party was made. My right to a fair hearing was consequently
violated against the clear provisions of the Constitution of the party,
especially in disciplinary proceedings. More importantly the Superior
Constitution of the FRN.”
The lawmaker asked his supporters to “remain calm and
law-abiding while we continue our campaign to a hopefully victorious
conclusion”.
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