The decision was announced in Abuja after a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), which approved the findings of its disciplinary panel and a White Paper that reviewed the case.

Speaking to journalists, the party’s spokesperson, Rufus Aiyenigba, said the expulsion followed months of investigation and disciplinary hearings. He explained that the affected officials were earlier suspended after the party found evidence of wrongdoing.

An independent disciplinary committee was later set up to look into the allegations. The committee submitted its report, which was reviewed and adopted by the NWC before the final decision was made.

Those expelled include Shehu Gabam, former national chairman, and Ogbonna Chukwuma Uchechukwu, former national youth leader. The national auditor, Clarkson Nnadi, resigned before the decision was announced.

Other expelled members are Adamu Abubakar Modibbo, Abubakar Dogara, Nuraddeen Bisalla, Solsuema Osaro, Ambo Ekpeyong, Eluwa Ifeanyi Henry, Humphrey Unwukaeze, and Judith Israel Shuaibu. They were accused of disloyalty and of breaking into the party’s national secretariat, where they were allegedly caught with sensitive documents and valuables.

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Aiyenigba said the disciplinary action was taken to restore discipline and integrity in the party. He added that the NWC is committed to transparency, accountability, and adherence to the party’s constitution.

He noted that the decision takes effect immediately and was unanimously approved by all members of the NWC.

Source: Punch