Anambra APC Expels 30 Members for Suing the Party
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, Nigeria, has expelled 30 members for instituting legal actions against the party. Valentine Iyiegbu, the State Publicity Secretary, announced the decision following a meeting of the State Executive Committee (SEC) in Awka. The expulsion was ratified under Article 21, Subsection 5 of the party’s constitution, which mandates that members must exhaust internal dispute resolution mechanisms before approaching external courts. Many of the expelled individuals are aspirants contesting for tickets to the National Assembly, including seats in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Consequently, their eligibility to participate in upcoming primary elections is now compromised. However, Iyiegbu indicated that the affected members could potentially receive reprieve if they withdraw their lawsuits. Alongside the expulsions, the SEC ratified the appointment of a five-member committee, led by State Organising Secretary Izuchukwu Okeke, to oversee the primary elections for all 11 House of Representatives and three Senate seats in the state. This move underscores the party's strict adherence to internal disciplinary procedures amidst intense political competition.
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Anambra APC Expels 30 Members for Suing the Party
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, Nigeria, has expelled 30 members for instituting legal actions against the party. Valentine Iyiegbu, the State Publicity Secretary, announced the decision following a meeting of the State Executive Committee (SEC) in Awka. The expulsion was ratified under Article 21, Subsection 5 of the party’s constitution, which mandates that members must exhaust internal dispute resolution mechanisms before approaching external courts. Many of the expelled individuals are aspirants contesting for tickets to the National Assembly, including seats in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Consequently, their eligibility to participate in upcoming primary elections is now compromised. However, Iyiegbu indicated that the affected members could potentially receive reprieve if they withdraw their lawsuits. Alongside the expulsions, the SEC ratified the appointment of a five-member committee, led by State Organising Secretary Izuchukwu Okeke, to oversee the primary elections for all 11 House of Representatives and three Senate seats in the state. This move underscores the party's strict adherence to internal disciplinary procedures amidst intense political competition.
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