Edo State PDP Suspends Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi

The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has suspended its chairman, Dr Tony Aziegbemi.

This was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the chapter’s Publicity Secretary, Chris Osa Nehikhare.

According to Nehikhare, the deputy chairman, Harrison Omagbon has been directed to take over until the allegation levelled against Aziegbemi will be investigated.

“Ignoring this allegation would be like ignoring the elephant in the room. This macabre dance must not be ignored as Edo people have watched in utter amazement and disappointment how Dr Tony Aziegbemi has been roped and entangled by his actions and unfortunately too, his inactions in the management of the affairs of the party.

“As a disciplined party, we pride ourselves as organized and focused on service delivery to our teeming supporters and of course Edo people.

READ ALSO: Nigeria vs Cameroon : Musa Arrives Austria, 19 Players Now In Camp

“We urge our members and supporters to please remain calm as we embark on this self-cleansing exercise.

“His Deputy, Harrison Omagbon, has been directed to step in acting capacity pending when the allegation levelled against Dr Aziegbemi would be investigated and resolved.

“Three members Investigative Committee is hereby set up, headed by the State Legal Adviser, Barr. Arthur Esene, and is mandated to report back to the Working Committee within one week. Other members of the Committee are Mrs Linsdale Tes Sorae (State Woman Leader) and Dr Wilson Imongan (State Auditor),” the statement read in part.

Aziegbemi was accused of receiving cash from the state Governor, Godwin Obaseki without declaring it to the party’s State Working Committee.