The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressive Congress(APC),Yekini Nabena,has described as a nullity,the purported suspension this morning of the Ekiti state governor,Dr Kayode Fayemi by a faction of the party in the state.
The suspension via an unsigned press statement is coming on the heels of Thursday suspension of Senator Babafemi Ojudu by the Ekiti state branch of APC.
In the statement he signed titled, Disclaimer: Governor Kayode Fayemi,others Purported ‘Suspension’ a Nullity,he said the statement suspending the state governor was without the consent of the national headquarters of the party.
Full statement below:
Disclaimer: Governor Kayode Fayemi, Other Purported ‘Suspensions’ a Nullity – APC*
The attention of the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to a purported and widely-reported “suspension” of the Governor of Ekiti State, H.E. Kayode Fayemi as well as an earlier reported “indefinite suspension” of some other party members in the state.
The actions are a nullity as the Party’s National Secretariat is yet to receive communication from the state chapter on the purported “suspensions”. We strongly advise all members to adhere to our Party constitution.
Governor Kayode Fayemi remains the leader of the party in Ekiti State.
In line with the mandate of the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led APC Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee and the President’s admonition to party members to ensure and support ongoing amicable and rancour-free settlement of internal party disputes, we call on our esteemed party members and leaders in Ekiti State to be duly guided.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Architect Paul Omotosho-chaired APC Ekiti State Working Committee is the authentic, valid and duly recognised Executive as no factions or divisions exist in the State Chapter.
SIGNED:
Yekini Nabena
Deputy National Publicity Secretary
All Progressives Congress (APC)
