*Says it’s null and void, has no effect as Ward EXCOS pass vote of confidence on Salihu
By; JACOB ONJEWU DICKSON
State Working Committee (SWC) of the All Progressives Congress in Adamawa State has described the purported suspension of Comrade Mustapha Salihu, the North East National Vice Chairman as fake and illegal.
The State Secretary of the party, Dr. Raymond Chidama in a statement, said faceless and unknown persons are being used by the enemies of the party to disrupt the glaring chances of winning the forthcoming elections.
While condemning the suspension of Rumde Ward Party Chairman, Yola Local Government Area by those described as party crashers, Chidama declared that their interloping attitude is unconstitutional, null and void and of no effect.
“We advise faithful members of our party to disregard such publication,” Chidama said
Lending their voices and loyalty to Comrade Mustapha Salihu over the suspension, the Chairman of Rumbe Ward, Abdulkadir Abdullahi in a swift reaction to the purported suspension, said the action can never be and remains unrealistic.
He said that the ward is peaceful and their relationship with Mustapha is cordial with unbroken party affiliation and as such, no one will suspend Salihu who has been a good leader, a true party man.
Abdulkadir at a press conference in Yola, at the ward party’s secretariat, summoned executive members and signed a register, signifying a vote of confidence reposed on Salihu.
“In my capacity as the ward chairman of Rumde ward, I stand to say this is not true and can’t be possible because nothing as such ever happened.
“I’m therefore, calling on all APC Supporters and loyalists to remain calm and peaceful to face the election coming ahead,” he said.
The exco members collectively endorsed Salihu and called on the general public to disregard the suspension as a rumour that will never see the light of day.
Also, our correspondent was reliably told by someone who has been an APC die-hard under the condition of anonymity, alleged that the suspension was mischievously masterminded by an ADC House of Assembly candidate for Yola North, Malam Sanusi Bakari.
He said Sanusi is a prime suspect that must face the full wrath of the law.
