The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has indicated that it would validate the suspense of Adams Oshiomhole as the National Chairman of the party as ordered by a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday.
The suspension order is sequel to a suit filed by the National Vice Chairman, North East of the ruling APC, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, a factional chairman of the APC in Edo state, Anselm Ojezua and others, seeking to remove Oshiomhole from office.
Reacting to the suspension order, APC Acting National Secretary, Victor Giadom, said that as a party, APC is aware of the injunction and as a law-abiding party, it will respect the court orders.
According to him: “Very soon the National Working Committee will meet and you will hear further from the party. I am trying to say that the All Progressives Congress will respect all lawful court orders. We will soon do that”.
Asked whether he was saying Oshiomhole is on supension?, Giadom said, “Like I do said, there is a court injunction and it is binding on us as a party to respect all the court injunction.
He declined comments on possible replacement of Oshiomhole as it was not within his powers, and denied of an ongoing NWC meeting in the Aso Drive residence of Oshiomhole.
Meanwhile, Police in about 10 patrol vans and an armoured personnel carrier (APC) have been stationed around APC National Secretariat for the fear of outbreak of violence.
There are rumours around the Secretariat that hired thugs are to be around to prevent taking over of Oshiomhole Office.
