Chidi Avadja, the state secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ahiaukwu Ward 2, Umuahia South Local Government Area, Abia State, has been suspended by the party for alleged constitutional infractions.
Acting Ward Chairman Nwabueze Ndumele and Secretary Ifeanyichukwu John acknowledged in a statement issued on Monday that the decision to suspend Avadja was made at a ward meeting that was conducted last Saturday at the Okaiuga Civic Hall in Okwu Olokoro.
Additionally, the announcement disclosed that Onyekwere Sylvester, another member, had been suspended for alleged impersonation and that a seven-member disciplinary committee had been established to look into the allegations against both people.
In defiance of the Congress-elected party officials, the party leadership charged that Avadja appointed an interim ward chairman on his own after the previous chairman passed away. The move was perceived as a power grab within the local APC organization and a breach of the party’s constitution.
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According to the statement, “The party also decided to suspend Chief Chidi Avajah, the state secretary, for violating Article 21, Section A, subsections ii, vi, and vii of our great party’s constitution.”
Additionally, there is no proof that Chief Chidi Avajah has made any monthly payments to the party. Section 9.2, Subsection ii of Article 9 is violated by this.
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In addition, the party suspended Onyekwere Chibuike Sylvester for allegedly impersonating the chairman of Ahiaukwu Ward II, which is against Article 21, Section A, Subsection IV.
“As a result, the party decided to form a seven-member disciplinary committee to look into the accusations made against Chief Chidi Avajah and Sylvester Onyekwere.
Additionally, they decided to put in more effort to fortify the party in the ward in order to field all candidates on the party’s platform in the general election of 2027.
“The party will uphold discipline and follow our esteemed party constitution to the letter.”
