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The All Progressives Congress, (APC) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and demanded the immediate arrest of nine persons in connection with the suspension of its National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje.
In a statement by the APC National Legal Adviser, Prof. Abdulkareem Kana, nine persons were listed in the petition: Auwalu Jemomi, Muhde Weti, Danmala Gale, Samaila Haladu, Laminu Sani Barguma, Musa Lado Lado Maishayi, Amadu Maishayi and Umar Amarwa.
The letter read: “Specifically, on April 15, 2024, Auwalu Galadima Jemomi and his accomplices, claiming to be party executives of the APC from Ganduje Ward in Dawakin Tofa Local Government, Kano State, falsely issued a press statement suspending our National Chairman, Dr Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, from the party. This unauthorised and misleading statement has created significant confusion and unrest among our members and the public at large.
“Such impersonation and dissemination of false information are not only illegal but also have the potential to disrupt public peace and order. Therefore, I request the Nigerian Police Force to promptly investigate this matter and apprehend Auwalu Galadima Jemomi and his accomplices involved in this fraudulent act.
“Additionally, I request the police to identify and investigate any sponsors or conspirators associated with this incident beyond those explicitly named in this petition. I trust in the Nigerian Police Force’s commitment to upholding justice and ensuring that incidents of impersonation and false claims are decisively addressed to prevent future recurrence.”
The controversial situation began on Monday when the executives of the Ganduje Ward in the Dawakin-Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State declared Ganduje suspended.
The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, said the persons behind the suspension and the court order were not APC members but imposters allegedly working for the Kano ruling party, the New Nigeria People’s Party.
