DAMATURU, NIGERIA — The Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council in Yobe State, Umar Jajere, and its Secretary-General, Mustapha Gado, have rejected their purported impeachment.
The two officials described the exercise as invalid, null, and of no effect.
The Rejection
Jajere and Gado made their position known on Sunday during a press briefing in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital.
They said the process leading to the purported impeachment was flawed and did not follow the provisions of the IPAC constitution.
According to them, the meeting where the impeachment was announced was not properly convened. They also said the required quorum was not met.
“The purported impeachment is a nullity. It is a sham and an exercise in futility. We remain the authentic leaders of IPAC in Yobe State,” Jajere said.
Lack of Due Process
The officials alleged that the process was orchestrated by individuals who were not members of the IPAC executive.
They said the group was sponsored by political interests seeking to destabilise the council.
“We were elected by the representatives of all political parties in the state. Any attempt to remove us must follow the due process outlined in our constitution,” Gado stated.
Call for Calm
The officials urged IPAC members to remain calm and law-abiding.
They called on the national leadership of IPAC to intervene in the matter.
“The national body is aware of the situation. We are confident that they will resolve the matter in line with the constitution,” Jajere said.
What This Means
The development highlights the internal crisis within the Yobe State chapter of IPAC.
It also underscores the importance of following due process in the conduct of the affairs of the council.
What Happens Next
The national leadership of IPAC is expected to wade into the matter.
For now, the focus is on restoring order in the state chapter. The coming days will reveal how the situation develops.
