ONDO GUBER : Senator Ibrahim Suspended By APC 

ONDO GUBER : Senator Ibrahim Suspended By APC 

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Igbotako Ward II, Okitipupa local government area of Ondo State has officially announced the suspension of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, who represents Ondo South, on grounds of alleged anti-party activities and insubordination.

The decision to suspend Ibrahim was based on Article 21, Section A of the APC Constitution, as stated by the ward executive members, including Omotoye Olusola, Bakere Usuf, Tore Obwoselu, Oloyinmi Idowu, Borewaye Louyomi, Oladipupo Bose, Alkimbobola Seyi, Lawal-Babatunde, Aritawe-Ademole, Akinkuoju Olarewaju, Fabioye Ajoke, and others.

This disciplinary action followed Ibrahim’s defeat in the party’s gubernatorial primary election in the state and his subsequent failure to cooperate with the party’s directives, despite the national chairman’s call for unity among governorship aspirants to support the APC’s chosen candidate, the incumbent Governor Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

The 16-member executive committee of Igbotako Ward II took the decision to suspend Ibrahim during a meeting held on May 13, 2024.

They emphasized Ibrahim’s disregard for party instructions, which included his decision to take legal action against both the governor and the APC, thereby undermining party discipline.

The formal letter conveying Ibrahim’s suspension was made public in Akure, the state capital, underscoring the committee’s stance on party loyalty and adherence to established party protocols.

“We, the members of the APC Executive Committee of Igbotako Ward II in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, convened a meeting on Monday, May 13th, 2024.

“During our meeting, we deliberated extensively on various issues affecting the progress and development of our party, notably indiscipline and insubordination among some members.

“We have found Senator Jimoh Ibrahim’s actions and activities to violate the party’s constitution, particularly his decision to sue the party as well as his anti-party activities.

“As such, we have resolved to take appropriate disciplinary action against him as outlined in the party’s constitution. Senator Jimoh Folorunso Ibrahim is hereby suspended from the All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect for acts of insubordination and anti-party activities By Article 21, Section A of the APC Constitution.

“It is worth recalling that the National Party Chairman of APC, Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, met with all Ondo State governorship aspirants on April 25th, 2024, in Abuja.

“During the meeting, he urged them to cooperate with the party’s candidate and incumbent Governor of Ondo State, Honorable Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. Despite this, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim Folorunso proceeded to sue the Governor and APC, blatantly disregarding party instructions.

“Additionally, he has engaged in anti-party activities by urging his supporters in Igbotako and Ondo State to join NNPP, claiming he will soon receive the gubernatorial ticket from them. Senator Jimoh has openly declared his intent to disrupt APC before leaving the party, as evidenced by his actions in the Federal High Court in Abuja and his derogatory remarks about APC in various media outlets.

“For emphasis, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim Folorunso has been suspended from the All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect, and he is hereby prohibited from participating in any APC activities nationwide.”