Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially expelled Hon Achor Nna, the former leader of the Obio/Akpor legislative council, following his public declaration of support for Governor Sim Fubara.
This decision comes in the wake of Nna’s resignation from his position just a week ago, where he pledged allegiance to Fubara, a move that raised eyebrows within the party.
In a letter dated 9th March 2024, signed by Collins Chukwu, the PDP Ward 9 Chairman in Obio/Akpor LGA, the party accused Nna of failing to address allegations of misconduct and misappropriation despite receiving multiple invitations to defend himself.
The letter stated, “The Ward 9 PDP executive under the able Chairmanship of Chukwu Collins Wobo, JP on the 10th day of February 2024 received from the Elioparanwo PDP chapter the suspension of Hon Achor Nna the former leader of OBIO/AKPOR LGA council legislative arm.
“In view of the above the chairman of Ward 9 acting in compliance with chapter 10, section 57 (1) of the party constitution set up a disciplinary committee purposely to ascertain the veracity of the allegations against Hon. Achor Nna.
“The disciplinary committee headed by Chief Solomon Chime Esq invited him (Achor Nna) severally and repeatedly to appear before the committee to defend himself of the grievous allegations (misappropriation of funds and misconduct) against him which invitations were utterly turned down.
“In view of this, the committee recommended that he (Hon Achor Nna) be expelled from the party and the fact that Hon Achor Nna was unable to defend himself, he was expelled from the party, we had no option but to take this decision as the ward cannot condole his unwarranted acts and indiscipline.
“So, the resignation of Hon Achor Nna from his position as the leader of OBIO AKPOR legislative council and as councillor Ward 9 didn’t come to us a surprise because he couldn’t defend himself from the allegations against him which led to his expulsion from the Party.
“Apparently, the political crisis in Rivers state is far from resolution as both sides continue jostling for control of the political structure in the state,” the letter concluded.
