The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the party’s vice-chairman in North-East, Mustapha Salihu, for six months over alleged anti-party activities.

Salihu was said to be associating with Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, who is a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, also hails from Adamawa State.

Also suspended by the APC was Rumde ward chairman, Abdulkadir Abdullahi.

Their suspension was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the vice-chairman and secretary of Rumde ward, Abdulhadi Ahmed and Garba Mohammed, respectively.

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The statement read: “The All Progressives Congress, Rumde Ward Working Committee, Yola north LGA held an emergency meeting on Sunday 19th February 2023 and considered among many other things before it, the immediate suspension of the north-east vice-chairman of the APC, Comrade Mustapha Salihu over glaring and proven anti-party activities, gross abuse of office, and creating crisis within the ranks of the party at all levels which if left unchecked will affect the party at the forthcoming general election.

“Therefore, in compliance with the relevant provisions of the constitution of our great party, the members of the working committee have adopted and approved the suspension of comrade Mustapha Salihu for the period of six months with immediate effect so as to serve as a deterrent to others in the future.

“This committee is very much aware of the responsibilities vested on it by the party and will always ensure the supremacy of the party above any personal interest of any person or group of persons especially when that poses danger to the chances of the party at the polls.

“While appreciating the state working committee of our party for your continued support, we hope our resolution will receive accelerated treatment.”

The Star