Rivers State ADC suspends guber candidates, Tonte Ibraye, Tonto Dike
Statewide ADC Rivers candidates
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) announced the suspension of its Rivers State governorship candidate, Tonte Ibraye, and his running mate, Tonto Dike, along with a number of other party members, including Ode Lawrence-Gbagire, Eke Iheanyi-Eugene, Deinma Emmanuel, Luckyman Egila, and Hamza Victor-Chukere.
The suspension was announced in a statement co-signed by the State Chairman of the party, Leader Sampson, the Deputy Chairman, Alali Ikpoemugh, and the state Secretary, Gabriel Patterson-Unyeowaji.
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The suspension was based on the recommendations of the state disciplinary committee, which were approved by the state working committee of the party.
Why were they were suspended:
The statement, issued on Thursday, March 16, 2023, also revealed that the party’s governorship candidate, Mr. Ibraye, “has created more division in the party since his emergence, particularly with his endorsement of a presidential candidate alongside his running mate and their “co-travellers.”
Rivers State ADC suspends guber candidates, Tonte Ibraye, Tonto Dike
The statement also claimed that the ADC’s gubernatorial candidate and his running mate lacked commitment to their upcoming gubernatorial election campaign and worked against the senatorial district candidate in their respective areas.
They urged the public to take note, as the suspended individuals lack the authority to speak on behalf of the party.
The announcement was made on March 16, 2023, just two days before the scheduled Governorship and state assembly elections, which are scheduled for Saturday, March 18, 2023.
The ADC has yet to comment on how this suspension will impact their electoral prospects in the state of Rivers.
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