The All Progressive Congress, APC, Ahiaukwu Ward 2, Umuahia South Local Government Area, Abia State, has suspended the state secretary of the party, Mr Chidi Avadja, for an alleged violation of their constitution.
A statement signed by the Acting Ward Chairman of the APC, Nwabueze Ndumele, and Secretary Ifeanyichukwu John and made accessible to our correspondent on Monday claimed that the decision was taken at the ward meeting last Saturday at Okaiuga Civic Hall, Okwu Olokoro.
The statement also announced the suspension of another party member, named as Onyekwere Sylvester, for alleged impersonation, and the formation of a seven-member disciplinary committee to probe the charges against the two officials.
They accused the APC state secretary of allegedly hijacking the party by installing an interim ward chairman after the ward chairman’s death, ignoring Congress-elected party leaders.
The statement said, “The party further resolved to suspend the state secretary, Chief Chidi Avajah, for violating Article 21, Section A, subsections ii, vi and vii of the constitution of our great party.
“Furthermore, there is no evidence that Chief Chidi Avajah has paid a dime as monthly dues to the party. This is in violation of Article 9, Section 9.2, Subsection ii.
“The party also suspended Onyekwere Chibuike Sylvester for alleged impersonation as Ahiaukwu Ward II chairman; this is in violation of Article 21, Section A, Subsection IV.
“Consequently, the party resolved to set up a 7-man disciplinary committee to investigate the allegations against the two aforementioned, Chief Chidi Avajah and Sylvester Onyekwere.
“They also resolved to work harder to strengthen the party in the ward with the aim of delivering all candidates on the platform of the party at the 2027 general election.
“The party shall enthrone discipline and adhere strictly to the provisions of our revered party constitution.”
