The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Mr Jude Ezenwafor, its governorship candidate in last Saturday’s election over alleged sabotage. The State Executive Committee (SEC) of the PDP in Anambra recently made the announcement at the end of its meeting held at the party’s office in Awka.
Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Mr Chidi Chidebe, Chairman of the PDP, Anambra chapter, revealed that the suspension will last for a period of one month, and it is with immediate effect.
According to him, Ezenwafor acted in a manner that is completely uncooperative and totally destructive to the collective interest of the party throughout the campaign period.
He stated that Ezenwafor failed to campaign in any ward, local government, or across the state throughout the entire electioneering period up to the last date for campaigns.
“His unconvincing and fabricated story of an alleged assassination and extortion of genuine party members, including his own running mate and other manipulative behaviours were unbecoming of a candidate of our great party.
His establishment of a parallel gang of impostors, mostly non-members of the PDP to unlawfully interfere with and perform party functions.
In light of the above and after due deliberation, the SEC resolved that Mr Jude Ezenwafor is hereby suspended from the PDP for a period of one month with immediate effect.
That he be referred to the State Party Disciplinary Committee for further investigation and appropriate recommendations.
The National Working Committee (NWC) is thereby formally notified and advised not to grant Ezenwafor or his collaborators any further access or recognition as their activities are clearly aimed at destabilising the party,” he said.
Chidebe further noted that Jude Ezenwafor terrible performance during the election is a reflection of his lack of character and commitment.
He concluded by saying that Anambra PDP remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold party discipline and unity.
“It is on record that the governorship candidate secured only one vote in his own ward, Nnobi Ward 3, Idemili South Local Government Area, a ward with 12 polling units.
This abysmal performance represents the worst result for PDP in any ward across the state and clearly exposes his lack of character, credibility and commitment to both the party and the election.
We are determined to rebuild and reposition the party under the leadership of Amb. Umar Damagum,” he added.
