As suspension and counter-suspension of members continue to fly in the Bayelsa State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), Osom Blankson, a chieftain of the party has called on the National Working Committee (NWC) not to only sanction those trying to disgrace the party, but also promptly establish an acting committee for the party in the state to restore order within the state.
Reacting to the purported suspension on Friday in Yenagoa, Blankson said these individuals have no authority to convene meetings or suspend any members of the party.
Blankson in a statement issued by Alex Blankson revealed that the action stems from a complete misunderstanding of the current situation within the Bayelsa chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He reads:” You may have seen a recent press statement released by individuals claiming to represent the APC Exco from Southern jaw and Ekeremor LGA.
“I would like to address the claims regarding the suspension of former APC governor-elect Chief David Lyon and the Honorable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources.”
“To set the record straight, I filed a case in the state High Court in January 2022, challenging the legitimacy of the congress that produced the current party officials at the state, LGA, and ward levels.”
“The court agreed with my arguments, and on January 20, 2023, delivered a judgment nullifying the entire party Exco. This ruling included a restraining order against these individuals from representing themselves as Chairpersons or members of the APC Exco in Bayelsa.”
“1 hold a copy of this judgment, which remains valid and operational, as there has been no stay of execution.”
” Furthermore, the individuals involved have neglected to pursue their appeal for over a year, failing to take necessary steps in the Court of Appeal.”
“I urge the Commissioner of Police and all relevant security agencies to remain vigilant regarding the actions of these individuals, who are looking to foment trouble in Bayelsa State.”
“Should these actions continue, I will not hesitate to initiate contempt of court proceedings against them.”
A copy of the court ruling sighted by this reporter stated that Justice I.T Cocodia nullified the wards, local government areas and state congress held on the 3rd and 4th days of September and 16th of October, 2021 among other things.