The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has further nosedived as its National Working Committee (NWC) on Friday
directed the National Publicity Secretary (NPS), Hon Debo Ologunagba and National Legal Adviser (NLA), Kamaldeen Adeyemi Ajibade, SAN, to step aside immediately.
In a counter action to the suspension of the chairman and secretary, the NWC also constituted a committee to be chaired by the Deputy National Chairman (South) H.E. Amb. Taofeek Arapaja, to investigate the issues raised against the officers in compliance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Party.
Following the NWC’s Decision, it directed their respective deputies (DNPS and DNLA) to assume office in acting capacity with effect from Friday, October 11, 2014, pending the conclusion of investigation by the Committee.
A statement signed by Adm. Chinwe I. Nnorom, the National Director of Publicty, said Ibrahim Abdullahi Manga, Acting National Publicity Secretary and Barr. Okechukwu Osuoha, Acting National Legal Adviser are now to act in place of the suspended officers.
“The NWC enjoins all leaders, critical stakeholders, teeming members and supporters of our great Party to remain focused and committed as it pilots the day-to-day affairs of the PDP for its greater good”.
