PDP suspends publicity secretary, legal adviser, institutes probe panel

In a renewed twist to its crisis, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directed its National Publicity Secretary (NPS), Hon. Debo Ologunagba, and the National Legal Adviser (NLA), Kamaldeen Adeyemi Ajibade, SAN, to step aside forthwith.

The directive was given by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) after its 593rd meeting Thursday night.

In a statement released by the party’s National Director of Publicity, Chinwe Nnorom, at midnight, it was disclosed that, as a result, the NWC constituted a committee to be chaired by the Deputy National Chairman (South), H.E. Amb. Taofeek Arapaja, to investigate the issues raised against the officers in compliance with the provisions of the Constitution of the party.

He said, “Following the NWC’s decision, it directed their respective deputies (DNPS and DNLA) to assume office in an acting capacity with effect from Friday, October 11, 2014, pending the conclusion of the investigation by the Committee. The officers are: Ibrahim Abdullahi Manga, Esq., Acting National Publicity Secretary, and Barr. Okechukwu Osuoha, Acting National Legal Adviser.”

According to the statement, the NWC enjoins all leaders, critical stakeholders, teeming members, and supporters of our great Party to remain focused and committed as it pilots the day-to-day affairs of the PDP for its greater good.