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‘CRISIS AS LP SACKS 30 MEMBERS
The leadership of the Labour Party in Imo State on Saturday suspended its secretary, Paulinu1s Udechukwu, its legal adviser, Emeka Ihejirika and 28 other members.
The members’ suspension was announced by LP’s State Executive Council following allegations of insubordination and indiscipline.
The affected members were all accused of plotting to cause a crisis within the party and the state at large.
Speaking on the suspension, the Imo State LP chairman, Calistus Ihejeagwa said the members would appear before a disciplinary committee for investigation.
He also stated that the party has passed a vote of no confidence on the state governor, Hope Uzodimma.
According to the chairman, the governor needs to return to the state and tackle the challenges – of hunger, insecurity and the like – facing the people.
He said, “On the state of governance in Imo State, the SEC passed a vote of no confidence in Governor Uzodimma as there is hunger in the land.
“The SEC calls on the governor to return home and focus fully on governance,” he said.
