No Going Back On Suspension Of NNPP Gov’ship Candidate, Azena, Says Etsako East NNPP

By Simeon OSAJIE

The leadership of Etsako East Local government chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has affirmed the suspension of the Governorship candidate of the party in Edo State, Pastor Azemhe Azena.

The letter signed by the Chairman of the party in the local government,  Chief Paul Omo Ogwemoh, the Secretary Mr. John Obeakhemhe, Assistant Youth Leader Mr. Vice Ogiriga and  some Ward Chairmen was made available to newsmen in Benin City, Edo State capital. 

The letter which has the received stamp of the office of the  NNPP Chairman, Edo State Chapter said Pastor Azemhe Azena was suspended from the party due to anti party activities as he has publicly endorsed the APC governorship candidate, Senator Matthew Okpebholo in a well-publicized online video in a church programme held in Auchi, Edo State. The letter said such action has caused the party shame, ridicule and embarrassment.

The letter also said the suspended NNPP Governorship candidate has so much disregard for party leaders and members in Etsako East  local government area which he said has led to disunity in the party. 

Copies of the letter were also made available to the National Chairman of NNPP and South-South Chairman of the party awaiting ratification by the State Executive Council of the party.

The Edo State NNPP Governorship candidate, Pastor Azemhe Azena has since refuted the suspension claim and advised members of the public to disregard the notice.