The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anambra state chapter has suspended Chris Uba and Linus Ukachukwu for anti-party activities, abuse of privileges and causing “unimaginable damages to the electoral fortunes and stability” of the party.
The party held an emergency meeting of the State Executive Council on Saturday and concluded the suspension of the two political heavyweights in the state.
In a statement released by National Chairman of PDP, Dr Iyorcha Ayu, and signed by the Acting Chairman of the party in Anambra state Okey Asolo and the Publicity Secretary, Nnamdi Nwangwu, explains that the decision was taken in accordance to the laid down rules of the party and also to secure its future and reputation.
The statement reads: ‘Suspension of Chief Chris Uba and Chief Linus Ukachukwu from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), reads: “Arising from our Executive Committee meeting held on 2nd of April, 2022 at the Party Secretariat, Udoka Housing Estate, Awka and having thoroughly x-rayed the problems of the Party and activities in respect of the forthcoming 2023 general elections.
“On further evaluation of the Party’s electoral misfortunes in recent part vis-a-vis the anti-party activities, abuse of privileges of the above party members, who had previously caused unimaginable damages to the electoral fortunes and stability of our great Party.
“Having satisfied that these characters are hell-bent on destroying the Party further, by conspiring to turn the Party into the agent of the ruling government through a very wicked and crooked manner.
As at the time of filing this report both suspended members are yet to respond to their suspension from Anambra PDP