The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended its Governorship candidate in Rivers State, Tonte Ibraye and his running mate, Tonto Dike, alongside five other former party officials over allegations of anti-party activities and insubordination.
The suspension, which comes just two days before the Governorship and state assembly elections slated for Saturday, 18 March, 2023, was announced in a statement jointly signed by the State Chairman of the party, Leader Sampson, the Deputy Chairman, Alali Ikpoemugh, and the state Secretary, Gabriel Patterson-Unyeowaji.
According to the statement, the suspension follows recommendations by the state disciplinary committee, which was ratified by the state working committee of the party.
The statement also accused Mr. Ibraye of creating more division in the party since his emergence and alleged that he and his running mate did not show any commitment to their campaign for the forthcoming governorship election.
The ADC officials called on the public to note that the suspended individuals do not have the right to speak for the party.
In response, the Director General of the Campaign Organization of the ADC candidate, Eke Eugene, said that Sampson lacked the power to suspend them following his earlier suspension from the party.
