APC reverses suspension of Lokpobiri, other Bayelsa party chieftains

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State has lifted the suspension of Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), along with several other senior party members.

This decision came after a prolonged meeting that included the state executive committee, party members of the state Assembly, and local government leaders.

The meeting primarily focused on resolving the internal conflict resulting from the suspension of key figures in the Southern Ijaw, Ekeremor, Sagbama, and Yenagoa local government areas.

Those previously suspended included notable individuals like Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and Chief David Lyon, the APC’s governorship candidate in the 2019 election

Following a press conference on October 15 at the APC secretariat in Yenagoa, a communique was issued.

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Signed by Chief Dennis Otiotio-Odoni, the state chairman, and Acting State Secretary Owutuamo Tamaranpreye, the statement confirmed that the suspensions were rescinded after a request from the minority caucus of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly and thorough discussions within the party.

The communique outlined the party’s decision to defer the ratification of the suspensions to allow for additional consultations with key stakeholders, following recommendations from the APC caucus in the state Assembly.

Additionally, the extended executive committee and the APC Assembly Caucus condemned the recent actions of the Bayelsa Commissioner for Power, Mr. Kharin Kumoku, who reportedly led a group of individuals to attempt an attack on the APC state secretariat.

The party urged Governor Douye Diri to address the issue by cautioning the commissioner and called on both the Commissioner of Police, Francis A. Idu, and the state Director of DSS to investigate the incident.

The Bayelsa APC emphasized its dedication to democratic values and expressed its intent to resolve disputes through constructive dialogue.

The party also encouraged members and stakeholders to uphold decorum, stressing the importance of unity for the party’s success in the state.

APC reverses suspension of Lokpobiri, other Bayelsa party chieftains

PDP Govs nullify Damagum’s suspension, ask rival to vacate office

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic (PDP) have nullified the suspension of the acting National Chairman of the party, Illiya Damagum.

The governors have also nullified the suspension of the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba and National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, SAN.

Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, Bala Mohammed, disclosed to journalists on Tuesday.

Bala, in the company with Damagum and other PDP stakeholders, said the status quo remains for now.

Yayari  Mohammed had been named Damagum’s replacement during the split in the National Working Committee (NWC), which hit each side with suspension.

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In a statement issued on Sunday, Mohammed said the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party appointed him to “rekindle the hope and aspirations” of party members.

He said these personal interests had been elevated above the party’s agenda and continued to affect its ability to perform effectively at the national level.

“This state of affairs continues to affect the performance and viability of our party to perform its role as expected as a platform which Nigerians have come to admire and look up to in view of the robust constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017) and the monumental achievements of the party in the 16 years in government, which period is referred to with nostalgia as the golden years of governance in Nigeria.”

“The National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP, desirous of revamping the party in line with the vision of its founding fathers, on Thursday, October 10, 2024 appointed me as the Acting National Chairman to lead the charge to rekindle the hope and aspiration of our teeming members especially the youths, critical stakeholders and generality of Nigerians who wish to see a political party that is ready and willing to play the role of effective opposition in the quest to develop our democracy and seek responsible and responsive government in our country.

Fresh crisis rocks NNPP, Kano SSG, commissioner suspended

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano has announced the suspension of the State Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, and the Commissioner of transportation, Muhammad Diggol.

The State party Chairman, Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, confirmed this to our reporter late Monday.

Earlier, an audio clip where he announced the suspension of the two key chieftains of the party had gone viral.

He said the duo were suspended over disloyalty and abuse of power and creating chaos in the party.

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“We are announcing today that we have suspended the SSG Abdullahi Baffa Bichi and the commissioner of transportation, Muhammad Diggol over abuse of power, office and disloyalty to the party.

“We are commending the leadership of the party from their wards and the Local Government confirmed to us. They are all from Bichi north where they all came from for bringing the issue to us in written.

“In our capacity as leaders of the party, we sat and consider that this is the best decision to take until we are done investigation on the issue.”

Fresh crisis rocks NNPP, Kano SSG, commissioner suspended