- Safiu Kehinde
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has on Thursday denied reports claiming the suspension of the Federal Capital Territory lawmaker, Sen. Ireti Kingibe.
NPO earlier Reported Kingibe’s announcement of her defection from the Labour Party to the ADC in a letter presented before the Senate during the read chamber’s plenary session today.
Meanwhile, the lawmaker was reportedly suspended indefinitely by her Ward in Wuse with the FCT Chapter of the ADC also backing her suspension.
Kingibe was accused of withholding funds meant for campaigns during the recent Area Council elections.
According to reports, the Publicity Secretary of ADC, FCT Chapter, Samuel Chukwudi Nwigbo, in an open letter to all the members of the National Working Committee, questioned how a serious party would attempt to go into a major election with a candidate who refused to come openly and campaign for her party in a serious election held under her constituency.
Reacting to the reports in a statement issued in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the ADC was unaware of any decision suspending the senator.
Abdullahi, maintained that the party operates within clear constitutional provisions, noting that disciplinary matters involving members follow established procedures and are not handled through public announcements.
“As a law-abiding political party, the ADC has clear constitutional channels for addressing allegations involving its members,” Abdullahi said.
He explained that internal party mechanisms existed to manage grievances, adding that such processes were strictly guided by the party’s constitution and leadership structures.
According to him, any claim suggesting that Sen. Kingibe has been suspended did not originate from the party’s recognised leadership or its official decision-making organs.
“We therefore urge the public and the media to disregard reports suggesting that Sen. Ireti Kingibe has been suspended by the party,” Abdullahi added.
He described the circulating reports as false and misleading, warning that misinformation could create unnecessary political tension and confusion among party supporters.
The party spokesman reaffirmed the ADC’s commitment to transparency, due process, and internal democracy in handling all issues concerning its members.