Edo ADC faction suspends Oyegun, Osunbor, others
A faction of the African Democratic Congress in Edo State has suspended a former governor of Edo State and national leader of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun. Other Edo ADC
A faction of the African Democratic Congress in Edo State has suspended a former governor of Edo State and national leader of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.
Other Edo ADC leaders suspended were Senator Osareimen Osunbor, Senator Yisa Braimah, Senator Ehigie Uzamare,
Hon. Nosa Ehima, Hon. Sylvester Ewanehi, Tony Alile, Jafaru Sumaila, Stella Alli, Igieogbe Asemota, and Christopher Ojeikere.
The Edo ADC said it acted on Article 15(A), (B), (C)(1), (2), and (3) and Article 9(iv) of the party’s constitution to issue the directive.
Factional Chairman of the party, Kennedy Odion, said in a statement that the suspended members allegedly engaged in insubordination, including refusing to comply with lawful Party directives, and anti-party activities, such as conduct inconsistent with Party objectives and directives.
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Odion said Oyegun and others' actions could cause disaffection, disorder, or disruption within the Party structure.
According to him, "All affected members are barred from participating in party meetings, activities, and decision-making processes.
"They shall not represent the party in any official or unofficial capacity, and they shall cease to hold themselves out as officers or agents of the party.
He said all affected members retained the right to appeal in accordance with Article 15(D).
According to Odion, the directive was with immediate effect.
Mr. Alile, who the Oyegun-led faction elected as Chairman, said the National Working Committee of the party expelled Odion.
He accused Odion of playing to the gallery.
Alile said Odion was being sponsored by external forces.
