Agboje Chuks
ASABA – Delta State Commissioner for Works, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has reacted to the report of his alleged suspension by ward executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a “joke” orchestrated by “brothers.”
Speaking on The Morning Show on ARISE News this Sunday, Aniagwu reaffirmed his standing as a loyal and committed member of the APC.
He emphasized that no competent organ of the party in Delta State has taken disciplinary action against him, urging the public to disregard claims circulating on social media.
Aniagwu questioned the legitimacy of the purported suspension, noting that it violated the fundamental procedures outlined in the APC Constitution.
“I didn’t want to comment on this because it’s coming from some of my brothers who I believe were joking,” Aniagwu said. “If you are issuing a suspension, there must be a petition or a complaint. In this case, there was none. What exactly is the issue?”
He pointed out that Article 21 of the APC Constitution mandates a formal process—including complaints, investigations, and a fair hearing—none of which occurred.
According to the Commissioner, the controversy stems from internal wrangle regarding upcoming ward congresses.
He revealed that certain members of the current ward caretaker committee had approached him for an endorsement to retain their positions through a non-consensus arrangement—a move he characterized as attempted imposition.
“They asked me, as a leader in the ward, to endorse their return. I told them to bring the matter to the general leadership meeting,” Aniagwu explained.
He noted that the ward leadership ultimately chose to uphold established zoning arrangements to maintain grassroots peace, which left the affected individuals unable to secure their return via consensus.
He termed the suspension “unconstitutional” noting the suspension was a reactionary measure by those facing the end of their tenure.
Aniagwu emphasized that by Wednesday, which is the proposed day of the Congress, that they would no longer be members of the Ward Executive Committee,” he noted.
While other ward leaders suggested retaliatory disciplinary action against the group, Aniagwu declined. “I said no, they are our brothers. You don’t beat a child and ask that child not to cry. They are likely reacting because they aren’t returning to the EXCO.”
The Commissioner concluded by thanking media outlets that refrained from publishing unverified reports, reiterating that the incident was merely an internal misunderstanding “taken too far” but ultimately insignificant to his standing within the party.
