Abuja Protesters Storm APC Secretariat, Demand FCT Chair’s Sack

Hundreds of APC supporters have stormed the party’s national secretariat demanding the immediate removal of the FCT chairman, Abdulmalik Usman.

While chanting solidarity songs and holding banners that read, ‘Kick out Malik Usman,’ ‘We say no to party impunity in the FCT,’ the protesters, who included both men and women in hijab, insisted on hearing from APC National Chairman Senator Abdullahi Adamu.

The FCT APC has been embroiled in an internal crisis that has pitted Usman against party supporters who have vowed to oust him and elect new executives.

Among other things, the FCT party chairman has been accused of being a sit-tight leader who operates autocratically without seeking the contributions of other stakeholders.

The noise and rowdy session that greeted the demonstration almost paralysed commercial activities as security operatives attached to the secretariat, which is currently undergoing renovation, had a tough time restoring order.

One of the protesters, who identified himself as Yusuf, told The Punch that they were determined to press home their demands.

He said, “The party stakeholders must recognise the FCT Congress of 2021. Malik has no choice but to go. We have endured his excesses and impunity for too long. But he seems to be enjoying the support of the APC national chairman.

“Otherwise, we see no reason he has yet to take any serious action following our petition. This is why we came out in large numbers today to vent our anger by saying ‘No’ to party impunity.”

Although the drama occurred shortly after Adamu arrived at the secretariat, he did not turn up to address the disgruntled party members.

Efforts made to speak with the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka over the issue proved abortive.

Punch

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