Edozie Njoku is an Impersonator, Not Our Member – NRM Founding Chair Senator Dansadau
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The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has been thrown into crisis following claims by Edozie Njoku that he is the party’s National Chairman. However, the founding national chairman of the NRM, Senator Saidu Muhammed Dansadau, has raised an alarm over Njoku’s claim, describing it as impersonation.
Senator Dansadau, who spoke at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, stated that Njoku was never a member of the party and therefore could not have become the National Chairman.
“The APGA-dismissed man was never a registered member of the NRM, and he can prove me wrong if he has done that,” Dansadau said.
According to Dansadau, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has, in a letter to the party, also confirmed that only the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) has the legitimate right to call for a party convention. This is in accordance with the provision of Article 8.1.2 (a-c) of the party constitution.
Njoku’s claim is not new, as he was previously removed as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) by the Supreme Court.
Senator Dansadau hailed recent efforts of the judiciary and security agencies in dealing with political cases, saying “Firstly, kudos to the Nigerian judiciary for their recent judgments on political cases, and to the Nigerian security agencies for their efforts.
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“However, it’s imperative that both institutions deal decisively with “political traders” who view political parties as mere business ventures.
These individuals prioritize personal gain over the nation’s well-being, exacerbating Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges.”
Senato Dansadau highlighted that the country’s underdevelopment stems from its politico-economic system, which emphasizes wealth accumulation and often enables individuals to cheat the system with impunity.
He then appealed to the National Assembly to urgently legislate laws that would help prosecute those who cause party leadership crises for selfish reasons.
“Until we have such laws in place, someone like Edozie Njoku will continue to perpetrate crises in several political parties that he was never a member of,” Dansadau warned.
The NRM has scheduled its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting for February 8, where the date for the party’s National convention would likely be fixed.
Senator Dansadau has advised anyone interested in contesting for any vacant position in the party purchase party’s scratch card, register online and be accepted as a member first.
“We will not condescend to imposition, and anyone who wishes to lead the party must follow the due process,” Dansadau said.
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