By David Lawani, Abuja
The former speaker of Edo State House of Assembly and ex-House of Representative member, Samson Osagie has described his purported suspension from the party as laughable and a gross violation of Article 21 of the Party Constitution saying his fundamental rights guaranteed under Section 36 of the Nigerian Constitution 1999(as amended) was violated by the alleged suspension.
In a reaction sent to Thisnigeria newspaper, the Ex-Rep Member noted that it was unfortunate that despite his efforts and labour of commitment to the party goals and ideals, some disgruntled elements who are unknown to the party can just wake up and claim they have suspended him from the party.
He explained that since the loss of his beloved wife, he has been mourning and even at that doing everything possible when electioneering campaign came to ensure that the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other party candidates got their supports from him but it was shocking that they could wait to factor his contribution before claiming they have suspended him.
He said: ” The news of my suspension from APC was broken to me by a responsible journalist who sought to hear from me. First, the said suspension purportedly carried out by a group of people, some of who have denied knowledge as their signatures were taken from an attendance list of a previous meeting is not only laughable but a gross violation of Article 21 of the Party Constitution and my fundamental rights guaranteed under Section 36 of the Nigerian Constitution 1999(as amended)
” Not only are their omnibus allegations unfounded, they are spurious and totally untrue. I am a party man who rose to become the Minority Whip of the party in the House of Representatives between 2011 and 2015. I was a member of the National Executive Committee of the APC up until President BUHARI became President. I am not given to any acts or actions that undermines my party.
“Again, my fundamental rights to fair hearing has been breached by these follows who did not bother to hear from me and/or confront me with the allegations at their disposal.
“For about a year now I have been cautiously engaging in political activities owing to my bereavement while still giving my utmost support to the President Elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other candidates.
I do not know therefore, how they came about the spurious allegations they have now alleged.
“I there denounce in the strongest of terms the attempt to blackmail me by this suspension and undermine my commitment and dedication to the APC since its formation.
“The allegations are nothing but Manufactured lies which cannot stand the test of time.
“Some of Those who are the masterminds of this shameful acts have resigned from the party a night before and and flee overseas even though elections are yet to be completed. This is the height of gross irresponsibility by those who think politics is like operating a computer.
“They should know that no matter what Dry Bones Will Rise Again!”, he said.
Hon. Osagie and others suspended includes; Hon. Roland Alari, Bar. Felix Alari, Mr. Simon Uduogie, Mrs. Esohe Idemudia, Mr. Monday Guobadia, Mr. Nelson Gomez Ise., Mr. Festus Iyekeoretin, Hon. Jolly Iyekeoretin, Mr. Evans Ozabor and Mr. William Amadi
The alleged suspension was contained in a letter signed by the executive of the LGA under the chairmanship of Hon. Osawe Osayemwenre
Osagie blamed the losses of the party to the candidates and this particular leader who choose to draw out plans that pleases them without the input of leaders of the party.
