By APC Suspends Muiz Banire, Lagos Chapter Wants Him Expelled from Party
The crisis rocking the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) appears far from being over as the ruling party has finally suspended embattled National Legal Adviser, Muiz Banire (SAN).
BlackBox Nigeria learnt that the suspension was pronounced by the Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Mushin Local Government following recommendation from his ward (Ward C, Ilasamaja, Mushin). He was also recommended for expulsion. He is accused of false accusation against party hierarchy, inciting of the public against the party amongst several other anti-party activities.
According to Sola Osobajo, the acting Party LGA Chairman in Mushin, the suspension was pronounced after due process was followed. In a statement, the Ag. Chairman disclosed that they took the decision after studying the recommendation of his ward.
“After receiving the minutes of the Ward C meeting, concerned and committed members of our great party, APC in Mushin Local Government deliberated on the resolutions of the ward meeting and having carefully considered the decision of Ward C EXCO, we decided to adopt the resolution for further necessary action at the State and National level. The Party EXCO in Mushin Local Government further recommended to the State Chapter the expulsion of Mr Muiz Banire from the party”, Osobajo revealed in a statement.
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Barrister Banire who is a former commissioner for transport in Lagos state is accused of all degree of offences including inciting the public against the interest of the Party; falsely accusing the party of imposition in public thereby bringing the Party into disrepute; Disobeying and causing others to disobey lawful directives of the Party Causing disaffection within the party.
Last week, a delegation of party leaders in Mushin led a protest calling for the suspension of the APC legal helmsmen but this was countered by another group loyal to Banire.
No doubt, the drama is far from over and BBN promises to bring you all the juicy details.
