Chairman, National Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the APC, and the Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni
APC suspends caretaker chairman in Adamawa for ‘openly criticising’ Buhari
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State has confirmed the suspension of its Yola South Local Government Area (LGA) Chairman, Suleiman Adamu, for allegedly ‘openly criticising’ President Muhammadu Buhari, in a viral audio tape, Tuesday.
Adamu, who also doubles as a members of the State Executive Committee (SEC) was Tuesday officially suspended from the party after a viral audio, in which he allegedly criticised President Buhari and pledged allegiance to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, emerged.
Adamu was recorded making the criticism during a reconciliation meeting chaired by former Adamawa state governor, Jibrilla Bindow.
However, a press release statement issued by the state chapter’s Publicity Secretary of APC, Mohammed Abdullahi, while confirming the suspension of Adamu, also stated that the APC was disturbed by the audio.
In the audio, Adamu allegedly wished that Buhari was killed by coronavirus.
The release statement read: “As a party, we came across an audio clip that is widely circulating in the social media which emanates from the Stakeholders meeting of our party in Yola South Local Government Area.
“In light of the above, we had an emergency SWC meeting today (10/08/2021) where the audio clip was replayed, digested and deliberated upon.
“At the end it was observed that some of the words/remarks in the audio clip were most unfortunate and require further investigation.
“Consequently, a 7-man disciplinary committee has been set up by the SWC to investigate the issues in the audio clip and make appropriate recommendations for action.
“In order to ensure unhindered investigation and fair hearing, the SWC has resolved that the APC Caretaker Chairman, Yola South Local Government (Alh. Suleiman Adamu) who is a member of the State Executive Committee be suspended pending the outcome of the investigation by the 7-man disciplinary committee.
“Meanwhile, the APC Local Government Vice Chairman (Alh. Adamu Majekano) is mandated to take over as Acting Chairman, Yola South.
“Finally, we urge our Stakeholders at all levels not to allow unpleasant comments/remarks during party meetings of any nature.”
