By Sikiru Obarayese, April 6, 2023.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Enugu state chapter has announced the expulsion of a former Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Sullivan Chime and the Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, Mr Osita Okechukwu.
The party also expelled former Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Eugene Odo, an aide to the minister of foreign affairs, Mr Flavour Eze, Mr Joe Mmamel and Mr Maduka Arum.
The APC, similarly, suspended former Senate President, Senator Ken Nnamani and the minister of foreign affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama.
The State’s party Secretary, Mr Robert Ngwu made the announcement on Thursday saying that the expelled and suspended members were accused of anti-party activities.
According to him, the action was a recommendation stated in the report of a disciplinary committee.
He said the report was ratified by an enlarged State Executive Committee meeting.
They were alleged to have supported candidates of other political parties during the 2023 general elections.