From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar
The Cross River State chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Ogar Osim, has been suspended from office over allegations of embezzlement and anti-party activities, The Triumph Newspaper correspondent gathered authoritatively.
The LP bigwig Osim, is also accused of inability to maintain a State secretariat and other sundry issues, was suspended alongside the State Secretary, Mr Felix Etim on Tuesday.
Their suspension, which is contained in a press statement issued to journalists in Calabar by the Chairman and Secretary of the State disciplinary committee, Bonnie Adie and Ibiang Igri respectively, announced the appointment of an acting Chairman and Secretary.
According to the statement, Issued Eugene Obia and Allen Ekpe are to remain in acting capacity pending when a congress will be held to elect a substantive Chairman and Secretary respectively.
The statement reads: “The decision to relieve them of the positions was taken following a thorough investigation into allegations of gross misconduct, anti-party activities, inability to maintain a state secretariat, embezzlement, and other serious issues.
“We are confident that Mr Obia and Mr Ekpe that been appointed in acting capacities will provide strong leadership and ensure the smooth functioning of the Labour Party in the State.
“We urge all members to cooperate with the new leadership and work together to Cross River State.”