APC Expels 30 Members Over Legal Action Against Party

The Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially expelled 30 members for taking legal action against the party.

This decision was made during a State Executive Committee meeting held in Awka, the capital of the state, and was led by the Deputy Chairman, Hon. J. C. Okeke.

In a briefing to the press following the meeting, State Publicity Secretary Dr. Valentine Oliobi explained that the expulsion was in accordance with Article 21, Subsection 5 of the APC Constitution.

He pointed out that the individuals involved had initiated court proceedings against the party while being part of its internal structure.

Notably, some of these members were aspirants for the House of Representatives and had already acquired nomination forms.

Oliobi further mentioned that the party would be willing to reconsider the status of the expelled members should they choose to withdraw their legal cases against the APC.

The meeting also ratified the constitution of both the election and disciplinary committees for the state chapter. The disciplinary committee is chaired by Senator Margery Chuba-Okadigbo, with Dr. Mrs. Chioma Ejikeme, Dame Jessie Balonwu, Dr. Amobi Nwokafor, Ichie Mike Ejezie, and Barr. C. N. Madubueze as members, while Sir Chris Chikwelu Jr will serve as secretary.

Similarly, the Primary Election Committee is chaired by Hon. Izu Okeke, with Mrs. Ifeyinwa Okonkwo, Engr. Osita Oraegbunam, and Chief Joe Ofokansi as members, while Comrade Carl Mbanefo will serve as secretary.

Oliobi further disclosed that 21 local government chairmen of the party were inaugurated at the meeting and are expected to proceed with the inauguration of ward officials across their respective areas. He added that a director in charge of security has also been appointed.

He also confirmed that aspirants for the State House of Assembly were screened by a committee from Abuja and all 30 aspirants were cleared, while aspirants across the 11 federal constituencies in the state also received clearance.