5 Takeaways From APC Stage Play
Two groups are laying claim to leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the suspension of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as Party’s National Chairman by Appeal Court on Tuesday.
Some APC stalwarts on Wednesday staged drama at the Party National Secretariat, Abuja to takeover leadership, especially as Acting National Chairman.
- Comrade Adams Oshiomhole is the Suspended National Chairman of the party. He can return to his seat, if he secures favorable judgment in court.
- The Deputy National Chairman (South), Senator Abiola Ajimobi is now the real Acting National Chairman of APC. The former Oyo State Governor has the backing of 16 National Working Committee (NWC) members. Ajimobi is currently receiving treatment in Lagos for COVID-19.
- 16 APC NWC members unanimously appointed
- He said his declaration is in compliance with the judgement of Justice S.U. Bature in suit no FCT/HC/M/6447/2020 dated March 16, 2020, which ordered the suspension of Oshiomhole and ordered that “I, Chief Hon Victor Giadom should act as national chairman of our great party.”
- The Party NWC has appointed IMO State Governor, Hope Uzodinma as head Electoral Committee to conduct direct primary election for Edo governorship poll on June 22, 2020. Three aspirants cleared by Jonathan Ayuba led Screening Committee namely; Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Chief Pius Odubu and Hon Obazee will participate in the primaries.