Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Aboh Mbaise local government area of Imo state passed a vote of no confidence in the party's LGA chairman, Sir Tony Awusaku.
This was expressed in a statement and comments from some party leaders during their leadership meeting held at Barr's residence. Ogechi Njoku in Owerri, the capital of Imo State.
Some of the members who addressed the well-attended meeting complained bitterly about the LGA party chairman's alleged anti-partisan activities, which they say have hampered the party's progress and unity and brought the governor's image and reputation into disrepute. in Aboh. Mbaise.
They said the decision was made on the grounds of financial misconduct and that the serious misconduct was directed against LGA President Sir Tony Awusaku.
Chief Lawrence Nworuh and Elder Onu Anokam, introducing the motion, said party leaders complained of sidelining and recounted how the council chairman has been handling party affairs unilaterally, slandering and sidelining executive members of your LGA party in handling party affairs.
Aboh Mbaise's APC leadership also based their decision on the continued exclusion of the party leadership, especially government appointees at party leadership and stakeholder meetings in the area.
They accused the party chairman of using party funds for onerous affairs and misappropriating rice, gifts and cash given to executives and the entire party.
Other reasons mentioned include embezzlement of party funds earmarked for condolences to the tune of 2 million naira.
Late-night meetings with opposition elements aimed at sabotaging the state governor and unmarketing the governor, Senator Uzodinma to Aboh-Mbaise's constituencies through his leadership style.
