The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the suspension of its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, SAN, amid ongoing internal conflicts.
News About Nigeria reports that in a statement issued early Friday by the party’s National Director of Publicity, Chinwe Nnorom, the party cited adherence to PDP’s constitution as central to the decision.
The PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) convened on Thursday, October 10, 2024, where it directed Ologunagba and Ajibade to step aside, pending the outcome of an investigation.
A committee, led by Deputy National Chairman (South) Taofeek Arapaja, has been established to investigate the issues raised regarding the two officers.
The statement further indicated that in the interim, Ibrahim Abdullahi Manga would assume the role of Acting National Publicity Secretary, while Okechukwu Osuoha would serve as Acting National Legal Adviser.
This reshuffling is to maintain the party’s operations as the investigation progresses.
The NWC urged PDP leaders, stakeholders, and members to remain focused and committed to the party’s stability and objectives.
The statement read in part, “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) arising from its 593rd Meeting today, Thursday, October 10, 2024, has directed the National Publicity Secretary (NPS), Hon. Debo Ologunagba and National Legal Adviser (NLA), Kamaldeen Adeyemi Ajibade, SAN, to step aside.
“As a result, the NWC constituted a committee to be chaired by the Deputy National Chairman (South) H.E. Amb. Taofeek Arapaja, to investigate the issues raised against the officers in compliance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Party.
“Following the NWC’s decision, it directed their respective deputies (DNPS and DNLA) to assume office in acting capacity with effect from Friday, October 11, 2014, pending the conclusion of an investigation by the Committee. The officers are:
“Ibrahim Abdullahi Manga, Acting National Publicity Secretary, and Okechukwu Osuoha, Acting National Legal Adviser.
“The NWC enjoins all leaders, critical stakeholders, teeming members, and supporters of our great Party to remain focused and committed as it pilots the day-to-day affairs of the PDP for its greater good.”
