Imo NNPP crisis: NWC directs return to status quo

By Christiana Ekpa

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has directed the leadership of Imo State chapter of the party to return to status quo, saying their action contravenes the Constitution of the party.

Briefing journàlists at the weekend, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Agbo Major said all actions taken by the two sides in the leadership disagreement are null and void, and of no effect in running the affairs of the party in Imo State.

Recall that recently, there was a leadership disagreement in the Imo State Chapter of the party in which the State Chairman, Charles Duruimo was suspended by aggrieved officers in the State over alleged anti-party activities.

But Duruimo dismissed his removal, stating that his leadership had earlier suspended the officers and members involved in the plot to sack him.

To this end, the party said its national leadership led by Alhaji Abba Kawu-Ali has stepped into the matter with a view to amicably resolving it in the interest of the party and the good people of Imo State who desire a new and better Nigeria on the platform of NNPP.

“Accordingly, the National Working Committee (NWC) directs that status quo should be maintained in the Imo State Chapter Executive led by Chief Charles Duruimo.

“The affected officers of the party in Imo State did not explore the appropriate channel of communication and procedure in handling the dispute in line with the clear provisions of NNPP’s constitution. In the next few days, the Imo State Executive will be invited to Abuja to firmly resolve the matter and move the party forward.

“The need for peace, unity, teamwork and synergy in running the affairs of the party in Imo State cannot be overemphasized as we prepare for the November 2023 governorship election in the