The Accord Party in Akwa Ibom state has taken the decision to remove its chairman, Martins Udo Inyang, citing allegations of fraud and anti-party activities as the reasons behind his dismissal.
Obong Imeobong Udeng, the state secretary of the party, made this announcement during a press conference held in Uyo over the weekend. Udeng expressed concerns over irregularities that occurred during Inyang’s tenure, which, he claimed, contributed to the party’s poor performance in the 2023 governorship election.
The decision to remove the chairman came following a vote of no confidence, with support from various stakeholders, including members of the party’s State Working Committee (SWC), the Director-General of Governorship Campaign, Aniekan Johnson, chapter chairpersons from all 31 council areas in the state, and Ward Chairpersons in 329 wards across the state.
Among the allegations leveled against Inyang were the embezzlement of N3.1 million in party funds donated for logistics in the last general election, his inability to secure victory in his unit, ward, and local government area, and accusations of gross misconduct in protecting the party’s interests against opposition forces.
The party’s secretary stated that the decision to relieve the state chairman of his position was taken in order to rescue the party from potential collapse, particularly after its disappointing performance in the recent election.
Udeng also pointed out that Inyang had facilitated the defection of party members to other political parties and had allegedly manipulated the party’s leadership structure to favor his church members without the consent of the state working committee.
As a response to this, the party has appointed a seven-member Caretaker Committee to oversee its affairs for a duration of six months.
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