By Charles Maduka
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ahiaukwu Ward 2, Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State has suspended the state secretary, Mr. Chidi Avadja, for allegedly breaking the party’s constitution.
A statement was released on Monday by the Acting Ward Chairman, Nwabueze Ndumele, and the Ward Secretary, Ifeanyichukwu John. It said the decision was made during a ward meeting held last Saturday at Okaiuga Civic Hall, Okwu Olokoro.
The statement also mentioned the suspension of another party member, Onyekwere Sylvester, for allegedly pretending to be the ward chairman. A seven-man disciplinary committee has been set up to look into the accusations against both men.
According to the party, Mr. Avadja took over control of the party in the ward by choosing a new acting chairman by himself after the death of the former chairman, instead of following due process.
The statement read, “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.”
It also said, “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.”
On the issue of impersonation, the statement added, “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.”
The party stated that it would investigate both men and take proper action.
They said, “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.”
The statement ended by saying the ward would continue to work to strengthen the party and ensure success in the 2027 general elections.
“The party shall enthrone discipline and adhere strictly to the provisions of our revered party constitution,” it said.
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