The National Working Committee (NWC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and the National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, over allegations of misconduct.
In a statement signed by the PDP National Director of Publicity, Chinwe Nnorom, it was announced that both suspended officials will face a disciplinary committee, chaired by the Deputy National Chairman (South), Taofeek Arapaja, for further investigation.
As a result of the suspension, the deputies of the affected officials have been directed to immediately assume their roles in an acting capacity.
The suspension is reportedly tied to accusations of disloyalty and insubordination against Ologunagba and Ajibade.
The statement read in part, “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) arising from its 593rd Meeting today, Thurday, 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 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.”
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has been facing internal challenges, causing divisions among its members over the tenure of acting National Chairman Umar Damagum and the handling of disciplinary actions against members accused of misconduct.