The Action Democratic Congress, (ADC), in Kogi State has dismissed the purported suspension of the Member representing Yagba Federal constituency in the state, Hon. Leke Abejide.
In a statement signed by John Adaji who is the ADC Secretary in Kogi State, noted that the move was not in consistent with the provisions of the Constitution of the ADC and laid down Rules of the great Party, saying it’s null and void.
The statement in full
My attention has just been drawn to the purported suspension of the Member of House of Representative for Yagba Federal constituency, Hon. Leke Abejide, from our party, African Democratic Congress (ADC). More worrisome is that I, John Adaji was said to have signed the suspension.
Let me categorically state that nothing of such occured. I therefore dismissed the purported suspension as null and void and of no effect whatsoever, not being consistent with the provisions of the Constitution of the ADC and laid down Rules of our great Party.
For emphasis, there was no State meeting where such decision was taking, as any form of suspension would have emanated from the ward, to the Local government level before the State Working Committee (SWC) can assent to it.
The explicit import of this is that the SWC has no powers whatsoever to take any disciplinary action against someone which the ward has not found wanting.
I therefore condemn the purported suspension of Hon. Leke Abejide and the use of my name as signatory to the suspension. The claim is reckless, unconstitutional, and I cautions those behind this act to retrace their steps as we need to preserve the stability of our Party.
I call on all leaders, critical stakeholders, members and supporters of our Party in Kogi State, and indeed across the country to disregard the purported suspension.
Signed:
John Adaji
Kogi ADC Secretary