The Cross River
chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended Usani Uguru
Usani, national vice-chairman (south-south), over alleged anti-party activities
and insubordination.
Usani was minister of Niger Delta affairs between November
2015 and May 2019.
The party said the decision was reached after its state
working committee (SWC) meeting held on Wednesday, October 15.
In a statement on Friday, James Otudor, ADC state publicity
secretary, said Usani’s recent conduct violated the party’s constitution and
undermined its unity and progress across the south-south region.
“The State Working Committee, after reviewing petitions and
credible reports from stakeholders, observed that Dr. Usani had in recent times
engaged in anti-party activities, wilful insubordination to constituted party
authority, and other acts capable of undermining the image, cohesion, and
electoral prospects of the ADC,” the statement reads.
Otudor said the suspension takes immediate effect pending
the outcome of an investigation and disciplinary process by the appropriate
party organs.
The committee also faulted the appointment of Jackie Wayas
as deputy national publicity secretary, saying the state leadership was not
consulted.
It said Wayas’ disposition and loyalty “appear to be clearly
skewed against the unity and growth of the ADC in Cross River State”.
The committee called on the party’s national leadership to
review her appointment and replace her with “a competent, credible, and
media-savvy individual from Cross River State who has a verifiable record of
commitment to the ideals and progress of the party”.
On coalition members and party loyalty, the ADC expressed
concern that some individuals who declared interest in joining the party months
ago were yet to formalise their membership.
While recognising that the process of joining a political
party is continuous, the committee said it will not tolerate dual membership or
allow its platform to be used for multiple partisan interests.
It directed all coalition leaders and intending members to
complete their membership registration at the ward level within seven days or
risk exclusion from all leadership and decision-making activities in the party.
The chapter reaffirmed its loyalty to the national
leadership, stressing that it remains united, focused, and committed to
providing credible and people-centred leadership in Cross River and the
south-south region.
“We urge all members to remain calm, law-abiding, and
steadfast as the party’s internal mechanisms for discipline, justice, and
accountability take their full course,” Otudor said.
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