The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State has announced the suspension of five party appointees over alleged misconduct during a recent zoning exercise.
The decision was reached at an emergency meeting of the APC Central Executive Committee (Exco), alongside stakeholders and ward chairmen from the 12 council wards in the LGA.
Those suspended from participating in party activities in Vandeikya include Hon. Stephen Numbeve, Hon. Ternenge Nevkaa, Hon. Solomon Semaka, Hon. Agabi Mede, and Hon. Gawon Pev.
According to the party, the suspension followed actions deemed inconsistent with party directives during the zoning process ahead of upcoming primaries.
The party disclosed that the Kyan State Constituency ticket was zoned to Lower Kyan, specifically Tsambe, where Hon. Terna Shimawua emerged as the consensus candidate.
In Tiev State Constituency, the ticket was zoned to Lower Tiev, particularly Township Ward, with Hon. Dr. Mathew Damkor and Hon. Audu Pius Tarkighir presented as candidates.
However, the APC leadership accused the affected appointees of defying party instructions and engaging in acts of harassment and public insults against party stakeholders during the exercise in Tiev Constituency.
The meeting was attended by key party leaders, including Hon. Abubakar Aseer Ihongu, Hon. Dennis Guda, Hon. Philip Iorpuu Baaki, Rt. Hon. Mrs. Dorothy Mato, Barr. Kunav Ashiekaa (SAN), and several others.
Reacting to the development, APC Chairman in Vandeikya, Hon. Felix Ukange, emphasized the party’s commitment to discipline, unity, and internal democracy.
He urged the suspended members to respect the decision and refrain from all party-related activities in the area until further notice.
The development was contained in a statement issued by the APC Vandeikya LGA Publicity Secretary, Apaa Tindim, who reaffirmed the party’s resolve to ensure a transparent and orderly process ahead of the forthcoming primaries.