The management of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ughelli North Native Authorities chapter, Delta State, has dismissed what it described as a “purported suspension and substitute” of its govt officers, declaring the transfer unconstitutional, fraudulent, and “useless on arrival.”
The occasion in a swift response additionally suspended a few of its executives, who have been arrowheads of the purported suspension, together with Samuel Evwighono, Juliet Oduma, Daniel Osiebe, Pharm. Ogaabe Suzzy, Omokiniovo John, Onakpoma Philip, Ekama Ufuoma, Sobotie Paul, and Emeyarakpo Ufuoma.
They have been suspended indefinitely for “Gross Misconducts”, describing them as impostors.
In a strongly worded rejoinder addressed to the Delta State Working Committee of the APC and signed by the Ughelli North APC Chairman, Hon. Obakpororo Onoabedje, and Secretary, Barr. (Mrs.) Magnificence Ubogun-Nze (ACArb), the native management faulted the alleged emergency assembly of October 4, 2025, throughout which a vote of no confidence was reportedly handed on its high executives.
Based on the letter, “there was no such assembly on the occasion secretariat on the 4th of October 2025. The Chairman, Mr. Obakpororo Onoabedje, by no means known as any assembly on the stated day, nor did the Secretary, who’s the custodian of the keys to the secretariat, authorise entry for any assembly. Any such declare is solely false and fabricated.”
The Ughelli North APC executives described the alleged suspension as a “flagrant breach and rape of the occasion’s structure”, citing Article 2 of the APC Structure (2022 as amended), which gives for constitutional supremacy, declaring any opposite determination “unlawful and void.” The letter additional pressured that “the purported suspension and substitute is null and void ab initio for being opposite to primary regulation and certainly the structure of our occasion.”
Quoting a number of authorized precedents, together with Majigiri vs Yusuf (2023) and Ariori vs Elemo (1983), the occasion officers emphasised that the so-called assembly and its final result have been unconstitutional and devoid of truthful listening to, a basic precept of justice. “Such unlawful motion devoid of truthful listening to is null and void ab initio for being opposite to primary regulation and certainly the structure of our occasion,” the letter said.
The rejoinder additionally described as “ridiculous” the declare that the Chairman had did not convene conferences since June 2023, insisting that “the Chairman, alongside two-thirds majority of the Native Authorities Govt Committee, have held conferences and discharged their duties successfully to the admiration of occasion members.” It famous that new members have been registered and issued occasion playing cards as just lately as Might 15, 2025.
Responding to allegations of anti-party actions, the leaders declared, “The Chairman, Secretary, and Organising Secretary have persistently engaged in party-building efforts, reconciling new members and selling the RENEWED HOPE AGENDA of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.” They accused unnamed “impostors” of making an attempt to destabilise the occasion on the grassroots stage in clear violation of the structure.
In a putting revelation, the Ughelli North APC described the purported decision as a “fabrication,” mentioning that “a deceased Chief Dickson Umukoro allegedly signed the letter,” rendering it invalid. “The signatories of the purported decision don’t type a part of the suitable organ empowered to name or vote at such a gathering,” the assertion added.
The rejoinder additional alleged that “sure determined components inside the occasion are bent on imposing themselves via unlawful machinations and solid paperwork,” warning that such acts solely serve to weaken occasion unity forward of the subsequent elections. “The Ughelli North APC is united, centered, and won’t be distracted by political retailers whose solely goal is to trigger confusion,” the assertion declared.
Reaffirming their legitimacy, Onoabedje and Ubogun-Nze said: “The state of the Ughelli North Native Authorities Space Govt Committee beneath Chairman Obakpororo Onoabedje’s management could be very robust and well-positioned to make sure that our occasion continues to develop stronger as we sweep all political workplaces on the polls within the subsequent normal elections.”
In a follow-up decision adopted at a management assessment assembly, the Ughelli North APC handed a vote of confidence on Hon. Obakpororo Onoabedje (Chairman), Barr. (Mrs.) Magnificence Ubogun-Nze (Secretary), and Mr. Henry Ophori (Organising Secretary). The assertion recommended their “clear management and dedication to the unity and stability of the occasion,” assuring that the present executives stay the duly recognised and bonafide officers of the APC in Ughelli North.
In the identical breath, the chapter declared Mr. Samuel Evwighono, Ms. Juliet Oduma, and Mr. Daniel Osiebe as “impostors and meddlesome interlopers”, warning that “no occasion member ought to take care of the aforesaid individuals in respect of the APC.” The assertion emphasised that their actions have been “unconstitutional and geared toward deceptive unsuspecting members of the general public and occasion devoted.”
Citing Article 215 (vi) of the APC Structure, the occasion additional introduced the indefinite suspension of 9 people from the Ughelli North Govt Committee for “gross misconduct, insubordination, and breach of occasion self-discipline.” These affected embody Samuel Evwighono, Juliet Oduma, Daniel Osiebe, Pharm. Ogaabe Suzzy, Omokiniovo John, Onakpoma Philip, Ekama Ufuoma, Sobotie Paul, and Emeyarakpo Ufuoma.
Nonetheless, in recognition of the fitting to truthful listening to, the management famous that “an Investigation Committee might be set as much as look at the infractions and constitutional breaches of the suspended members.” The assertion additional warned that “all these claiming management of our nice occasion—most of whom are current decampees bent on inflicting division—ought to desist forthwith.” It reaffirmed the occasion’s dedication to unity, self-discipline, and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as members ready for complete victory in 2027.
Additionally they recommended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his “transformative Renewed Hope Agenda” and Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for his “MORE Agenda that’s remodeling Delta State into an Eldorado.” Copies of the rejoinder have been additionally despatched to the APC Nationwide Chairman, Nationwide Working Committee, and different key officers of the occasion.
