In a dramatic turn of events in Adamawa, the state executives of the Labour Party, LP, have defiantly rejected a vote of no confidence passed on them by the local government chairmen of the party. The turmoil began when eighteen out of the party’s 21 LGA chairmen in Yola accused the state chairman, Christopher Nicholas, of incompetence and announced his removal, along with other members of the state executive committee, EXCO.
The LP LG chairmen took matters into their own hands and hastily formed a state caretaker committee to replace the Nicholas-led EXCO. However, the Nicholas-led EXCO swiftly gathered at the Labour Party state secretariat in Yola the following day, adamantly asserting that their alleged dismissal was null and void.
Nicholas vehemently refuted the claims of his removal, labeling the individuals behind the vote of no confidence as troublemakers seeking to sow discord within the Labour Party. He emphasized that the party has clear procedures in place for addressing grievances, none of which were followed in this instance.
“In no way did anyone officially challenge the leadership. We have established protocols for addressing concerns, and they have not been adhered to,” Nicholas declared.
The unfolding power struggle within the Labour Party in Adamawa has captured the attention of both local and international observers. As the state executives and local government chairmen engage in a battle for control, the future direction of the party hangs in the balance.
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