By Simeon OSAJIE
National President, Pacific Association of Nigeria, has cancelled and lifted the suspension of the Edo State Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Comrade Moses Agwinede Joseph.
In a letter addressed to Comrade Moses Agwinede Joseph signed by its National President, Bishop Iwu Cosmos and copied to the National Youth Council of Nigeria ( NYCN) and concerned stakeholders, the rationale to restore the suspended Edo state Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Comrade Moses Agwinede Joseph was borne out of appeals from eminent Nigerians calling for peace, unity and Understanding.
According to the statement, “After a comprehensive review and a duly convened stakeholders meeting held on this matter, the Pacific Supreme Council, in it’s wisdom and magnanimity, resolved to pardon you.
“Consequently your suspension from the Pacific Association of Nigeria is hereby cancelled with immediate effect and you are restored to your position and responsibilities as the state commandant of the Pacific Association of Nigeria.”
The letter urged the reinstated Edo State Chairman of the NYCN, to immediately convene an emergency peace meeting with stakeholders and resolve all issues involving duly elected council members ensuring justice, fairness , inclusion and respect for their mandate.
The letter further appreciated and thanked all stakeholders including those in Diaspora for their intervention in resolving the matter.
The Edo State chapter of the NYCN, had earlier suspended the State Executive Chairman, Comrade Moses Agwinede Joseph following a suspension letter reportedly issued by one of it’s affiliates body. The Pacific Association of Nigeria, through its National President and Commandant-in-Chief, Bishop Cosmos Iwu.
According to the suspension letter, the National President cited several reasons for the action, including allegations that Comrade Agwinede failed to effectively represent the organization, did not fulfil commitments made upon his appointment as State Commandant, and engaged in conduct that allegedly created conflicts with leaders and members of the Council since assuming office as the NYCN Edo State Chairman.