The Adamawa State executive committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has removed the state chairman, Ibrahim Bilal, over allegations of anti-party activities, financial misconduct and gross violation of the party constitution.
Following Bilal’s removal, his deputy, Ismaila Tadawus, was immediately sworn in as the new chairman of the party, with 24 out of 36 officers appending their signatures.
The executive committee, at a meeting held at the APC state secretariat in Yola on Monday, accused the chairman of extorting hundreds of millions from governorship aspirants and of hijacking party assets, including 20 luxury vehicles.
In a speech read by the State Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Abdullahi, the executives also alleged that the chairman stayed away from the secretariat for two months.
Abdullahi said Bilal had refused to respond to allegations against him while absconding from his official duty to stay in Abuja at a time the party needed to reconcile members and address grievances arising from its primaries.
Reacting, Bilal faulted his removal, insisting that he is the chairman of the party.
He urged the party members to remain calm, adding that by Allah’s grace he shall lead the party to victory in the forthcoming elections.
