Politics

Labour Party suspends chairman, secretary in fresh crisis

Labour Party suspends chairman, secretary in fresh crisis

The Labour Party (LP) in Cross River State has suspended its chairman, Mr. Ogar Osim, along with Secretary Felix Etim, over allegations of embezzlement, anti-party activities, and other issues.

The suspension follows claims that Osim failed to maintain the party’s state secretariat and engaged in misconduct.

The State Disciplinary Committee, led by Chairman Bonnie Adie and Secretary Ibiang Igri, also appointed Eugene Obia and Allen Ekpe as acting chairman and secretary, respectively, until a formal congress can elect new officials.

READ ALSO:

A statement from the party explained that the decision was based on a thorough investigation into the alleged misconduct. It expressed confidence that the new acting leaders would provide effective leadership and ensure the party’s smooth operation in the state. Members were urged to support the interim leadership.

In response, Ogar Osim dismissed the suspension as laughable, claiming that the individuals who signed the suspension letter are impostors. He stated that their names are not listed in any official party registers and argued that any disciplinary action should have been authorized by the party’s legal adviser. Osim announced plans to challenge the suspension in court.

Labour Party suspends chairman, secretary in fresh crisis

Trends Admin

Recent Posts

Truly Depraved Rapist Jailed for 17 Years After Violent Attack on Woman

A 24-year-old Nigerian national, Gift Oladele, dragged a young woman into woodland and violently raped…

53 minutes ago

Missing Billions: Lawmakers Summon NNPCL and 146 Marketers Over ₦432bn Downstream Debt

Nigeria's federal lawmakers are putting the downstream energy sector under the microscope after audit records…

3 hours ago

Fresh Blackout Hits Abuja as Apo Substation Transformer Trips

Parts of the nation’s capital have once again been plunged into darkness following an early-morning…

3 hours ago

“Cheap Alcohol Fuels Banditry”: NAFDAC Chief Stands Firm on Sachet Ban

Nigeria’s top food and drug regulator has linked the widespread availability of pocket-sized alcohol directly…

4 hours ago

Woman dies after husband allegedly assaults her over cooking, dance class

Woman dies after husband allegedly assaults her over cooking, dance class A 38-year-old woman, Yamini…

7 hours ago

NSCIA warns FG against weaponising state institutions in El-Rufai case

NSCIA warns FG against weaponising state institutions in El-Rufai case The Nigerian Supreme Council for…

8 hours ago