APC dismisses suspension of North East national vice chair

By Muideen Olaniyi

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims that its “North East zonal office” suspended Mustapha Salihu, its national vice chairman for the north east zone.

It called the claim a nullity, in a statement, insisting the zone lacks the power to suspend a national officer.

APC national publicity secretary Lanre Issa-Onilu said the party constitution provides ample opportunities for redress and conflict resolution.

“We state categorically that the purported suspension is a nullity as the “North East Zonal Office” does not have such powers to suspend a National Officer.

According to the Party’s constitution, such powers reside with the National Executive Committee (NEC).

“Whatever issues there might be, the party structure and constitution provides ample avenues for redress and dispute resolution.

Aaaâkkoiy”LlllIf the ‘North East Zonal Office’ is unable to achieve a resolution, the National Working Committee (NWC) can and will wade in the matter to achieve amicable settlement,” the statement read.