The lingering crisis rocking the fold of the Labour Party in Bayelsa State has deepened with the sack of the party chairman, Eneyi Zidougha, over alleged abuse of party funds, anti-part activities and switching of candidates of the party. He was immediately replaced by the former Vice-chairman, Bayelsa Central, Ebi Sikpi. The Assistant Secretary of the party, Comrade Theophilus Taribo, who confirmed that the new chairman's appointment was made during a well-attended Congress held at the Party Secretariat in Yenagoa said it was in accordance with the law.
January 13, 2023The lingering crisis rocking the fold of the Labour Party in Bayelsa State has deepened with the sack of the party chairman, Eneyi Zidougha, over alleged abuse of party funds, anti-part activities and switching of candidates of the party.The Assistant Secretary of the party, Comrade Theophilus Taribo, who confirmed that the new chairman's appointment was made during a well-attended Congress held at the Party Secretariat in Yenagoa said it was in accordance with the law.
Accepting the position, Comrade Ebi Sikpi, the new chairman, vowed to quell the animosity in the party caused by the former chairman, Eneyi Zidougha, and to work in unity with the executives and party members, while ensuring that all lapses would be remedied and the party's image in Bayelsa state would be redeemed.
While voicing his displeasure, Abraham Gillet, the leader of the Concerned Labour Party critical stakeholders in Bayelsa, stated that the Labour Party was not Zidougha's private property and hence he had no authority to prevent the congress from taking place.
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