AfriPulse
December 26, 2025 December 26, 2025
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has announced the suspension of its National President, Pretty Okafor, with immediate effect.
The decision followed an emergency NEC meeting held on Wednesday, December 25, 2025, convened to address what the council described as serious governance and constitutional issues within the association. Acting in line with provisions of the PMAN Constitution, the NEC said the suspension will remain in force pending the conclusion of a full investigation and disciplinary process.
According to the council, the action was taken over alleged repeated violations of constitutional provisions, abuse of office, disregard for due process, and conduct deemed harmful to the welfare, credibility, and integrity of the association.
Key allegations highlighted by the NEC include the unilateral appointment of vice presidents without council approval, the unlawful removal of the elected National Treasurer following demands for financial audits, persistent failure of the National Working Committee to carry out core mandates, intolerance for dissenting opinions, and reported irregularities linked to a joint venture involving PMAN property in Abuja.
As part of its resolutions, the NEC announced the nullification of all unilateral appointments made by the suspended president, reinstatement of the National Treasurer, and the commencement of a forensic audit of PMAN’s financial accounts and joint venture agreements.
In line with constitutional provisions, the council also approved the appointment of Sydney Sparrow, PMAN Governor for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as Acting National President.
The NEC stressed that the suspension is corrective rather than punitive, assuring PMAN members nationwide of the council’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the protection of the interests of Nigerian musicians.
The statement was signed by the PMAN National Treasurer, Baba Ojonugwa.
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