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Why APC Suspended Minister of Foreign Affairs, Onyeama, Others

The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Enugu state has suspended the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama…

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The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Enugu state has suspended the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, former governor Sullivan Chime and the Director General of Voice of Nigeria, Osita Okechukwu others over alleged anti-party activities.

VerseNews Nigeria reports that the party disclosed the expulsion of its members in a resolution read by the State Secretary of the party, Dr Robert Ngwu on Thursday April 6, 2023.

Other also expelled for the same allegation are Mr Flavour Eze, Eugene Odoh, who was the former Speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly when Chime was the governor of the state between 2007 and 2015.

This Online News Media report the party came to the conclusion of the decision after the State Executive Committee looked into petitions and reports of fact-finding committees that investigated allegations of anti-party activities against some members of the party.

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Speaking on the reson for the suspension, Ngwu said; “As a result of the investigation, the fact-finding committee has concluded that Barr. Sullivan Chime is guilty of anti party activities. The disciplinary committee concurred and recommended that Barr. Sullivan Chime was expelled from the party, which they considered as appropriate disciplinary measures to be taken against Chime, in line with the party’s rules and regulations.

“The extended State Executive Committee including Local Government Chairmen and LGA Secretaries of the party have ratified the recommendation of the disciplinary committee, and unanimously moved for the immediate expulsion of Sullivan Chime.”

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On Onyeama, Mr Eze, his personal assistant, Ngwu said, “After conducting a thorough investigation into the allegations of anti-party activities levelled against them, it is with regret that we report that the evidence gathered by the fact-finding committee points to their guilt. While Onyeam is recommended for suspension, Eze was recommended for expulsion from the party.

“Mr. Osita Okechukwu is the Director General of Voice of Nigeria. Allegations were levelled against Mr Okechukwu, including actions and statements that were in direct contravention of the party’s constitution.

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“Our investigation focused on several allegations that were levelled against Mr Okechukwu, including actions and statements that were in direct contravention of the party’s policies and ideology. The committee interviewed several witnesses and reviewed a significant amount of documentary evidence, including news

“As a result of the investigation, the fact-finding committee have concluded that Ozor Joe Mmamel and Mr. Maduka Arum AKA Mama are guilty of anti-party activities.

“The disciplinary committee concurred and recommended that Ozor Joe Mmamel and Mr. Maduka Arum AKA Mama be expelled from the party, which they considered as appropriate disciplinary measures be taken against them, in line with the party’s rules and regulations.

“The extended State Executive Committee including Local Government Chairmen and LGA Secretaries of the party have ratified the recommendation of the disciplinary committee and moved for the immediate expulsion of Ozor Joe Mmamel and Mr. Maduka Arum AKA Mama from the party.

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“Petitions were also written against Mr Ben Nwoye and Comrade AC Ude. However, the duo was already expelled in 2022. Since they are no longer members of the APC, the petitions against them are hereby rendered sine die,” he added.

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