APC overturns suspension of Ex Bauchi Governor

From David Kuvie Bauchi

The Bauchi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has quashed the suspension of immediate past Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar by Makama/Sarkin Baki Ward for anti party activities.

In a letter of suspension, jointly signed by Sa’idu Laminu Baban Karatu and Abdullahi, Chairman and Secretary respectively, APC Makama/Sarkin Bakl Ward of Bauchi Local Government Area announced the suspension.of Abubakar, saying it was in line with Article 21.2 () of the APC Constitution.

Reacting to the suspension, APC in the  state in a Press Release on Friday signed by  Adamu Aliyu Jallah, the State Publicity Secretary, described the suspension as null and void as it did not follow due process. 

The State chapter reversed the suspension in the release, titled Reversal of Unlawful Suspension of His Excellency , Mohammed 

Abdullahi Abubakar, SAN, from All Progressives Congress (APC) dated 15th December, 2022.. 

 “Take Notice that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bauchi State Chapter under the Chairmanship of Hon. Babayo Aliyu Misau, hereby

declare as null and void, the unlawful suspension of His Excellency, 

Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, SAN from the Party” it stated. 

The.purported decision as contained in the Letter of suspension dated 14/12/2022 is hereby reversed and set aside by the State Working Committee of APC Bauchi State for want of Fair Hearing and for gross violation of disciplinary procedures under Article 21 of the APC

Constitution, 2022.

“Further take notice that Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, SAN is still an active and valid member of APC and shall continue to partake in all lawful activities of the Party at all levels, until further notice.” 

“Consequently, your cooperation is hereby sought to desist from giving

any effect to the unlawful decision of the APC Executives of Makama/Sarkin Baki Ward of Bauchi LGA forthwith. Further action shall be taken by the State Working Committee of the APC, Bauchi State in due course,” the release further contained.

Recalled that the ward made the suspension of Abubakar known on December 14 2022  after its  emergency meeting.which unanimously resolved to suspend  him from the party in the Ward for  Anti-party activities.

The former governor was accused of exhibiting conducts that embrassed the APC and had adverse effect on the party by bringing hatred, contempt and ridicule to the party. 

The  Ward APC  alleged that the former governor held media parley with Governor  Bala Mohammed on December 8,2022 at Government House, Bauchi and endorsed the candidature of latter who is seeking a second tenure on the platform.of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP.

“Shortly, after the media briefing, the Bauchi State Governor appointed the political associates and allies of M. A. Abubakar, former, into various political offices under the PDP present

administration,” the letter alleged, adding that, “The suspension is in line with Article 21.2 () of the APC Constitution.”