The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has ordered Debo Ologunagba, the party’s national publicity secretary, and Kamaldeen Ajibade, the national legal adviser to step aside.
The duo were suspended over allegations of disloyalty and insubordination levelled against them.
The order was contained in a statement issued on Thursday night and signed by Chinwe Nnorom, its National Director of Publicty.
Following the suspension, the respective deputies to the two officers are also directed to assume office in acting capacity immediately
The statement read in part,
“The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) arising from its 593rd Meeting today, Thurday, October 10, 2024, has directed the National Publicity Secretary (NPS), Hon Debo Ologunagba and National Legal Adviser (NLA), Kamaldeen Adeyemi Ajibade, SAN, to step aside.
“As a result, the NWC constituted a committee to be chaired by the Deputy National Chairman (South) H.E. Amb. Taofeek Arapaja, to investigate the issues raised against the officers in compliance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Party.
“Following the NWC’s Decision, it directed their respective deputies (DNPS and DNLA) to assume office in acting capacity with effect from Friday, October 11, 2014, pending the conclusion of investigation by the Committee. The officers are:
“Ibrahim Abdullahi Manga, Acting National Publicity Secretary and . Okechukwu Osuoha, Acting National Legal Adviser
“The NWC enjoins all leaders, critical stakeholders, teeming members and supporters of our great Party to remain focused and committed as it pilots the day-to-day affairs of the PDP for its greater good.”
The PDP has been battling an internal crisis that has split its members regarding the tenure of the acting national chairman, Umar Damagum, and issues of disciplining erring members.
An earlier statement signed by Ologunagba also announced the suspension of the Acting National Chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum and Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, for alleged anti-party activities.
