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Inside the Suspension of Party Excos: Ebonyi National Democratic Coalition Gives Reasons
…Urges Nigerians to Disregard Purported Resignation Letters
Cyril Ogar
The Chairman of the main opposition National Democratic Coalition in Ebonyi State, Prince Enyinnaya Alum Udensi, has urged members of the public to disregard the purported resignation letters circulated by some former party executives, describing them as a calculated attempt to cover up their suspension over allegations of gross misconduct and corrupt practices.
In a statement issued in Abakaliki by the State Chairman, Prince Alum, alongside the State Publicity Secretary, Sir Vitalis Nnajieze, on behalf of the State Executive Committee, the party disclosed that its national leadership is currently investigating a petition containing serious allegations against some former state executives.
According to the statement, the petition submitted to the party’s National Chairman and National Secretary accused the affected officials of gross misconduct, breach of the party’s constitution, anti-party activities, financial impropriety, forgery, and acts deemed prejudicial to the interests of the party.
Those named in the petition include the former State Secretary, Barr. Adum Solomon Chinedu; former Deputy Chairman, Comrade Idenyi Okechukwu; former Welfare Officer, Cyril Ajah; former Youth Leader, Anthony Nwofe; and Assistant Publicity Secretary, Rex Nwome.
The clarification followed widespread reports across print and social media suggesting that a wave of resignations had hit the Ebonyi State leadership of the party.
However, Prince Alum dismissed the reports, insisting that the affected former executives were officially suspended during an expanded State Executive Committee meeting held last weekend, pending the outcome of investigations by the party’s national leadership.
He said the purported resignations were merely an afterthought aimed at masking the disciplinary action already taken against them.
“The NDC in Ebonyi State, under my leadership and guidance, formally petitioned the aforementioned principal officers shortly after the primary elections over various offences and acts of gross misconduct,” Alum stated.
“These include financial misappropriation, extortion of aspirants, forgery of party documents, anti-party activities, and other serious violations which constitute breaches of the party’s constitution and conduct prejudicial to the interest of the party. As I speak, the National Working Committee is set to constitute a probe panel to thoroughly investigate these allegations.”
A copy of the petition made available to journalists stated in part:
“We hereby submit this petition against Barr. Adum Solomon Chinedu, Comrade Idenyi Okechukwu, Cyril Ajah, Anthony Nwofe, and Rex Nwome for acts which, in our considered view, amount to gross misconduct, constitutional violations, anti-party activities, and conduct capable of destabilizing the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Ebonyi State.”
The petition further alleged that the affected officials engaged in coordinated media campaigns aimed at discrediting the state leadership of the party.
It noted that through a purported vote of no confidence, media appearances, press interviews, and public statements, the suspended executives allegedly launched sustained attacks against the party’s leadership in the state.
The statement also accused them of making unsubstantiated allegations against respected party leaders, including Dr. Sam Egwu, Hon. Anayo Edwin, Hon. Linus Okorie, and Engr. Fidelis Nwankwo, without exhausting the party’s internal conflict resolution mechanisms.
According to the State Executive Committee, such actions have exposed the party to public ridicule, weakened confidence in its leadership, and created avoidable divisions among members.
The party leadership reaffirmed its commitment to due process, stressing that the ongoing investigation by the national body would ensure justice and accountability while preserving unity within the party.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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