Olu Samuel, Lokoja
The Chairman of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in Dekina Local Government Area in Kogi State, Ibrahim Huseini, has been suspended indefinitely.
Huseini before his indefinite suspension was accused of misappropriating
₦19 million from the party’s account and issuing threats to members.
He was also accused of engaging in anti-party activities during the last gubernatorial election held in November 2023.
The suspension of Huseini was contained in a letter dated 21st January 2024, in which officials of the PDP in Dekina Local Government passed a vote of no confidence on the embattled Chairman.
The PDP Local Government Working Committee in Dekina accused the embattled Chairman, of disrespecting established party protocols and institutions.
“We, the Local Government and Ward Executives of Dekina Local Government Area, Kogi State, suspend you as Party Divisional Chairman on January 15, 2024, following a vote of no confidence by the majority executives at both Local and ward levels.
“This decision stems from your mismanagement of party funds, open threats to executive members, and involvement in anti-party activities, particularly evident during the last Presidential and State Governorship elections in the state.
“You are hereby instructed to submit all party materials in your possession to the divisional Secretary of the party. Your actions have hindered the progress of the party by not adhering to the provisions of the party constitution.”
Signatories of those who passed a vote of no confidence at both the local and ward levels include Secretary Ademu Yusuf, Assistant Secretary Attai Joseph, Legal Adviser, Jacob Atadoga, Auditor John Bala Amedu, Financial Secretary Usman Enema, Treasurer Salisu Shehu, Youth Leader Ayuba Amedu, and Ex-Official Danjuma Muhammed.
Others include Women Leader Alima Abuh, PRO 2 Omata Kebiru, Vice Chairman Salami Muhammed Omede.
Some of the ward Chairmen who endorsed the removal of Dekina PDP Chairman include Enefola Benjamin (Ojikpalada), Nasir Amodu (Egume), Echudu Sunday (Emewe), Egah Yahaya (Ogbabede), Suleiman Ameloko (Oagnenigu), Dido Wada (Iyale), Daniel Abimaje (Odu II), Obaka Adohu, and Noah Yusuf (Odu I).