By Dennis Agbo
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Enugu State chapter, has dismissed reports of the purported suspension of one of its leaders in the state, Dr SKC Ogbonnia, describing the action as invalid.
The state chairman of the party, Dr Johnpaul Anih, in a statement, said Ogbonnia remained a bona fide member and respected leader of the NDC, insisting that he had neither been suspended nor expelled from the party.
Anih said the party was compelled to respond to the report because those behind the purported suspension appeared determined to create confusion among members of the public and the party.
According to him, Ogbonnia had not been found guilty of any offence against the party and had not engaged in any anti-party activity warranting disciplinary action.
The chairman also questioned the authority of those who allegedly announced the suspension, asking which provision of the NDC Constitution empowered them to take such action.
He queried whether any properly constituted organ of the party had convened to deliberate on the alleged offence, whether any charge had been brought against Ogbonnia and whether he had been given an opportunity to defend himself.
“Where is the resolution of the competent party organ? Where is the disciplinary process? Where is the notice of hearing? Where is the decision of the appropriate authority? There is none,” Anih said.
He described the purported suspension as “political theatre,” maintaining that the Enugu State chapter would not recognise decisions taken by individuals or groups operating outside the party’s constitutionally established organs.
Anih said membership of the party did not automatically confer on individuals the authority to suspend other members, stressing that disciplinary powers could only be exercised through recognised and properly constituted party organs.
He urged those behind the purported suspension to respect the party’s constitution and established structures.
The chairman said the legitimate leadership of the NDC in Enugu was focused on strengthening the party’s structures, mobilising members and preparing for forthcoming elections.
“Dr SKC Ogbonnia remains a bona fide member and a cherished leader of the party,” Anih declared.
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