The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole, was suspended by a Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court on Wednesday.
The court led by Justices Danlami Senchi had held that Oshiomhole should step down pending the determination of a suit seeking his removal as APC National Chairman.
Justice Senchi gave the order in a ruling on an application of interlocutory injunction following his suspension as a member of the APC from Etsako ward 10 in Edo State.
However, Oluwale Afolabi, one of the applicants explained why some aggrieved members of APC want him out of office.
While Addressing journalists in Abuja, Oluwale Afolabi said Oshiomhole was dragged to court because he can’t remain in office after he was suspended from his ward.
According to Oluwale Afolabi: “Well, we came with the order because we believe in the rule of law, that is simply the reason why we are here to make sure that the constitution is respected.
“Our contention is very simple; that Oshiomhole was suspended by his ward and if you are a suspended member, you can’t rip the benefit of full membership.
“So all we are saying is that his rights as a member of APC is in abatement to the very minimum. So we just wanted the court to give voice to what people at his local ward have said.”
