Rivers APC Suspends Fubara Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has taken a drastic step by suspending Fubara Dagogo, a prominent member from Bonny Local Government Area.

This decision was reached by the Ward 4 Executive Committee following allegations of anti-party activities and gross misconduct against the party chieftain.

The crisis centered on Dagogo’s decision to take legal action against the APC regarding its upcoming national convention.

He had approached a Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking an order to stop the party’s planned gathering. In his suit, Dagogo claimed he was unfairly blocked from running for the office of National Vice-Chairman (South-South).

Despite reportedly paying ₦5.1 million for the nomination form, he alleged that the party refused to issue him the necessary documents to formalize his candidacy.

Consequently, Dagogo asked the court to halt the South-South zonal congress and declare him eligible for the race.

He further requested the court to nullify any election held without his participation and demanded ₦100 million in damages for the perceived marginalization.

However, the leadership of his ward in Bonny viewed this legal move as a direct violation of the party’s internal discipline. The Ward Chairman, Richard Ibani, announced the suspension, stating that the resolution was passed during a committee meeting held on March 16.

The document confirming his removal was signed by the Ward Secretary, Donald Jumbo, and 21 other executive members.

The ward leaders maintained that Dagogo’s actions were an embarrassment to the party and a breach of the APC Constitution 2022 as amended. Specifically, they cited Article 21.2 (I), (II), and (VII), which deal with party discipline and the conduct of members.

In a strongly worded statement, the committee noted that they had previously cautioned members against acts that could ridicule the party.

They stated: “The ward exco has always advised its members to desist from actions capable of ridiculing our party, but your recent actions have shown that you are not willing to respect and abide by the constitution and actions of our great party.”

The suspension is indefinite and took effect immediately. The ward leadership has also called on the state secretariat to uphold the resolution and apply further necessary actions.