APC suspends Chairman over abuse of office

The Executive Committee of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Isaipen Ward 8 in Owo, Owo Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State has suspended its Chairman, Olayode Omorayewa.

POLITICS NIGERIA learned that Olayode was sanctioned over abuse of office and mismanagement.

The suspension was contained in a notice signed by 24 ward excos and three local government executive committee members from the ward, and addressed to the LGA chairman of the APC.

Omarayewa’s suspension takes effect from Sunday, April 9, 2023.

The executive commitee members expressed loss of confidence in the embattled Chairman over his alleged inability to move the party forward.

The suspension notice reads: “The Executive Committee of Isaipen ward 8 in Owo, Owo Local Government met today to deliberate on some developments which are inimical to the interest and growth of our party.

“These developments which are capable of derailing the party from attaining its lofty objective and become the dominant party in Owo Local Government and the entire state had remained a matter of concern to all stakeholders.

“The exco at its meeting of today deliberated on its performance during the recently concluded Presidential, Senatorial, House of Representatives and House of Assembly Elections.

“The meeting also review the estranged relationship between the Ward Chairman and other exco members, the inter-relationship between the Ward Chairman and party leaders in Isaipen and other ward Chairmen and Unit Heads.

“After extensive deliberations, it was unanimously agreed that the ward Chairman is not providing the required leadership and his attitude is creating disharmony across board within the party.

“His continued retention as Ward Chairman and suitability has to be reviewed in the overall interest of the party.”