The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the suspension of the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and the National Legal Advisor (SAN), Kamaludeen Ajibade.
Naija News reports that the PDP National Publicity Director, Chinwe Norom, disclosed this in a statement issued early on Friday morning.
Norom explained that in accordance with the party’s constitution, the party had set up a committee headed by party vice-president (southern) Taofik Alapaja to investigate the concerns raised against the leaders.
The statement read in part: “Today, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stemming from its 593rd meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024, is pleased to announce that the National Public Relations Secretary (NPS), Hon.・Mr. Ologunagba and the National Legal Advisor (NLA), Kamarudeen Adeyemi Ajibade SAN, to leave the seats.
“As a result, the NWC has established a committee, chaired by His Excellency the (Southern) National Vice-Chairman Taofeek Arapaja, to investigate the issues raised against the officers in accordance with the provisions of the party constitution.
“Following the decision of the NWC, the NWC has directed the respective Members of Parliament (DNPS and DNLA) to assume office on their behalf from Friday, October 11, 2014, pending the conclusion of the investigation by the Committee. That’s right.
“Ibrahim Abdullahi Manga, Acting National Publicity Secretary and…Okechukwu Osuoha, Acting National Legal Adviser
“The NWC would like to thank all leaders, key stakeholders, influential members and supporters of our great party for their focus and dedication in advancing the day-to-day operations of the PDP for the greater good. I order you to work on it.”