In a surprising turn of events, the embattled state Chairman of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in Abia State, Uluocha Nelcinn Chiemezuo, has been suspended from his position. The decision was made by the Abia YPP State Working Committee, who cited various reasons for their action.
In a letter addressed to the National Chairman of the YPP, the State Working Committee outlined the misconduct and anti-party activities allegedly committed by Chiemezuo. These include denying party stakeholders support and funding during the 2023 general elections, intimidation of fellow executive members, and abuse of office. The committee also expressed concern over Chiemezuo’s acceptance of an appointment as SSA on Revenue and Policy Formulation to Chief Victor Ikeji, a member of the opposition party Labour Party (LP).
Recall that we had earlier reported how the embattled chairman of the Youth Progressive Party accepted SSA appointments by the Technical Committee Chairman of Umuahia North lga which sparked controversy across the Abia media space some days ago.
The State Working Committee unanimously passed a vote of no confidence in Chiemezuo, stating that he is no longer fit to lead the party in Abia State. They have removed him from office, in accordance with the party’s constitution. The committee emphasized that the YPP Abia State Chapter should not be run as an individual’s personal business.
To fill the void left by Chiemezuo’s suspension, the State Working Committee has appointed Comr. Uzodinma E Nwoko as the acting State Chairman. Nwoko, who previously served as the Pioneer Chairman of the YPP, will hold the position until an election is conducted.
The YPP Abia State Chapter clarified that Chiemezuo’s actions do not reflect the party’s official stance and that they are not in any alliance with the Labour Party. The party reaffirmed its distinct manifesto, ideology, and principles as outlined in its constitution. The State Working Committee assured the public, supporters, and members that the YPP in Abia State remains strong and committed to serving the people.
The letter addressed to the National Chairman reads: “In view of the unhealthy attitudes, actions, anti-party activities before, during and after the general elections of 2023, denying party Stakeholders of their heavy support and funding of our great party before and during the general elections of 2023, intimidation on fellow executive members and abuse of office, bridge of party’s constitution (as amended in 2022) and other gross misconduct by Hon. Uluocha Nelcinn Chimezuo haven considered and examine his activities since assumption of the position as State Chairman, and several cautions were given before now, the most recent unacceptable, unbelievable and shameless action by the Said Hon. Uluocha Nelcinn Chimezuo who openly accepted and acknowledged an appointment as SSA on Revenue and Policy Formulation to Chief Victor Ikeji the TC Chairman of Umuahia North LGA Council from an opposition party Labour Party LP, and the attack on YPP Abia State through her Publicity Secretary on the said appointment on social media which has raised concerns to our party faithfuls and stakeholders of YPP Abia State Chapter.
“The State Working Committee (SWC) have frawn at his unholy alliance with the Labour Party LP Abia State Chapter and has unanimously pass vote of no confidence on Hon. Uluocha Nelcinn Chimex who we believe can no longer lead our great party or protect the image of YPP as State Chairman in Abia State, he is hereby removed from office as the State Chairman from this day 11th December 2023 in this executive meeting day held at the State Party Secretariat 75 Aba Road Umuahia Abia State, according to the provisions of our great party’s constitution as amended in 2022, therefore anyone engaging in any business with him should be on personal basis not as State Chairman of YPP Abia.
“The Young Progressives Party YPP Abia State Chapter is not a private business and shouldn’t be run by an individual or be converted into one man’s personal property. At such according to the provisions of our party’s constitution in article 31, we hereby vote in Comr. Uzodinma E Nwoko who has got experience haven being the Pioneer Chairman of our great party before now shall on acting capacity as State Chairman of from this day 11th December 2023, during general executive meeting of the SWC in our State Party Secretariat 75 Aba Road Umuahia Abia State, pending when an election is conducted.”
The statement further stated this; consequently that the State Working Committee will consult with leaders of our party to review the development and take appropriate action (s) in order to defend the image and the integrity of the party pursuant to the provisions of the party’s constitution.
” We also wish by this release to inform the general public, our teaming supporters and members across the country that the Young Progressives Party in Abia State is still very much intact and nothing can diminish our strength.
” We appreciate the avalanche of inquiries by the media, the outpouring of love and the solidarity of the good people of Abia State who massively voted for our party in the just concluded 2023 general elections and urge them to keep faith with the Young Progressives Party as we rededicate our passion to serve the people”.
The suspension of Chiemezuo is subject to ratification by the National Working Committee of the YPP, led by Bishop Amakiri as the National Chairman. The committee will consult with party leaders to review the situation and take appropriate action to defend the party’s image and integrity.
The news of Chiemezuo’s suspension has generated significant interest, with media inquiries pouring in. The YPP Abia State Chapter expressed gratitude for the support and solidarity from the people of Abia State who voted for the party in the 2023 general elections. They urged supporters to continue to have faith in the Young Progressives Party as they rededicate themselves to serving the people.
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