ADC Suspends Oyegun, Osunbor, Others Over Anti-Party Activities
ADC Suspends Oyegun, Osunbor, Others Over Anti-Party Activities
Those affected by the suspension include former Edo State governors, John Odigie Oyegun and Osareimen Osunbor. Also suspended are former senators Yisa Braimah and Ehigie Uzamere.
A fresh crisis has hit the Edo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following the suspension of prominent party members, including two former governors and ex-senators, over alleged anti-party conduct.
The factional leadership of the party in the state accused the affected members of insubordination and activities deemed contrary to the party’s constitution.
Those affected by the suspension include former Edo State governors, John Odigie Oyegun and Osareimen Osunbor. Also suspended are former senators Yisa Braimah and Ehigie Uzamere.
Other party members named in the suspension list are Nosa Ehima, Sylvester Ewanehi, Tony Alile, Jafaru Sumaila, Stella Alli, Igieogbe Asemota, and Christopher Ojeikere, who serves as the party’s state publicity secretary.
The suspension was announced in a statement issued by the factional state chairman, Kennedy Odion, following a meeting of the State Executive Committee (EXCO).
According to Odion, the affected members were sanctioned for alleged acts of insubordination, refusal to comply with lawful directives of the party, and engagement in activities deemed contrary to the party’s objectives. He further accused them of fostering division through the creation of parallel party structures and participating in unauthorised caucuses not recognised by the party’s constitution.
He warned that such actions were capable of causing disorder and disaffection within the party, thereby undermining its unity and operational stability.
As part of the disciplinary measures, all suspended members have been barred from participating in party meetings, activities, and decision-making processes. They have also been prohibited from representing the party in any official or unofficial capacity or presenting themselves as party officers or agents.
Odion directed all party organs, including local government and ward executives, to deny the affected individuals recognition and operational access throughout the duration of the suspension.
He noted that the disciplinary process would follow due procedure, in line with the party’s constitution. The allegations against each individual will be formally communicated in writing, while the State Disciplinary Committee is expected to notify them of hearing dates.
“The affected members will be given the opportunity to defend themselves, either orally or in writing. They may also be represented by counsel and call witnesses,” the statement said.
The EXCO added that proceedings would be concluded within the timeframe stipulated by the party’s constitution. It also affirmed that the suspended members retain the right to appeal the decision within 14 days, with such appeals to be resolved within 21 days by the appropriate higher organ of the party.
Odion emphasized that the directive takes immediate effect and urged party structures across the state to ensure strict compliance, warning that any breach should be promptly reported to the State EXCO.
