APC reportedly suspends the party vice chairman barely five days to presidential election [See reason]
In a shocking turn of events, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Mustapha Salihu, its National Vice Chairman (North-east), for alleged anti-party activities. The announcement of the suspension, which comes just five days before the 2023 presidential election, has sent shockwaves through the party and beyond.
The suspension of Salihu, as well as Abdulkadir Abdullahi, the Rumde Ward chairman of the party, was disclosed in a separate notice on Sunday. The notice was signed by 18 executives, including the Vice Chairman and Secretary of APC in Rumde Ward.
The suspension of these two party leaders at the ward level has been conveyed to the Acting Chairman of APC in Adamawa State and the chairman of the party in Yola North LGA. The move is seen as a bold statement by the APC against anti-party activities, particularly in the run-up to a crucial national election.
Salihu's suspension letter, which was made public, stated that he was suspended for engaging in acts that were inimical to the interests of the party. The suspension is expected to serve as a warning to other party members who may be contemplating similar actions.
The decision by the APC to suspend its National Vice Chairman (North-east) and the Rumde Ward chairman has sparked widespread reactions, with many commending the party's leadership for taking a tough stance against anti-party activities.
The APC is one of Nigeria's major political parties and has been in power since 2015. The party's suspension of Salihu and Abdullahi comes as it seeks to consolidate its hold on power and win the 2023 presidential election.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the suspension of its National Vice Chairman (North-east), Mustapha Salihu over alleged anti-party activities barely five days to the 2023 presidential election.Also suspended was the Rumde Ward chairman of the party, Abdulkadir Abdullahi.The suspension of the duo was disclosed in a separate notice on Sunday and signed by the Vice Chairman of APC in Rumde Ward, Abdulhadi Ahmed, the Secretary, Garba Mohammed and 16 other executives.
In conclusion, the suspension of Mustapha Salihu and Abdulkadir Abdullahi by the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a clear indication that the party is committed to maintaining discipline and order within its ranks. It is also a warning to other party members who may be tempted to engage in anti-party activities that such actions will not be tolerated.
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