I don’t know my offence — Nnamani reacts to suspension by PDP
A senator representing Enugu west senatorial district, Chimaroke Nnamani, reacted to his suspension by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
As earlier reported by The Informant247, the Senator was suspended by the party.
His suspension was confirmed in a statement released by the spokesperson of the party, Debo Ologunagba, on Friday night.
The spokesman said Nnamani and 7 other persons have been suspended by the party over “anti-party activities”.
While reacting to his suspension by the party in a statement, the former governor of Enugu State described his suspension as a “rude shock and huge surprise”.
He said he’s not aware of any petition produced against him.
He said he was not given fair hearing, as the party did not hear his own side of the story.
He also described the decision of the party as a violation of the regulations of the party and a contravention of the the provisions of the 1999 constitution.
“Earlier tonight, the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announced the decision of the National Working Committee (NWC) of PDP, suspending me from the party,” the tweet reads.
“I have since been inundated with telephone calls and messages from various persons, seeking my clarification on the matter. Just like every other person, the decision and announcement of my purported suspension from the PDP came to me as a rude shock and a huge surprise.
“I was never at any time notified of any petition or complaint against me or informed of the grounds that formed the decision of the NWC of the PDP to suspend me from the party.
“I was not also invited to any meeting, proceeding, or hearing of the NWC of the party where my supposed offense (s) was/were discussed. I was, therefore, not afforded the opportunity to make representations on my behalf at any meeting where the proposal and decision to suspend me from the party was made. My right to a fair hearing was consequently violated against the clear provisions of the Constitution of the party, especially in disciplinary proceedings. More importantly the Superior Constitution of the FRN.”
He however informed his supporters to “remain calm and law-abiding while we continue our campaign to a hopefully victorious conclusion”.
