THE People’s Democratic Party Ward 5 in Ikuru town, Andoni Local Government Area of the State, has suspended the embattled National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus.
Secondus, from Andoni, is a former Chairman of the PDP in Rivers. He was once National Organising Secretary of the party.
George Christopher, Ward Chairman of the party, announced Secondus’ suspension today at the an extraordinary meeting at the party’s Secretariat, Ikuru town, Andoni Local Government Area.
The chairman said 11 of the 17 executive members endorsed Secondus’ suspension from the party.
Christopher claimed that Secondus, as the PDP national chairman, had not attracted development to the area despite his high political profile.
Christopher stated, “The Ward executive of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ward 5, Ikuru town, and the leaders met on the 31st of August, 2021 issues that affect the party.
“Suspension of Prince Uche Secondus was done by the Ward executive after a duly constituted Ward meeting called by the Secretary on the instructions of the Chairman, according to the Constitution of our great party.”
Also speaking, former chairman of Andoni LGA and chairman, Disciplinary Committee in the Ward, Benson Alpheous, noted that Secondus was suspended for disobeying the party’s decision for him to step down as national chairman.
“Until further notice, our brother, Prince Uche Secondus remains suspended. I want to thank you for coming and again, reaffirm the suspension of Uche Secondus.
“For now, until you hear from us again, Prince Uche Secondus remains suspended,” he added.
