21st October 2025
The African Democratic Congress has suspended its National Vice Chairman (South-South), Dr. Usani Uguru Usani, over what it described as actions capable of undermining the unity and progress of the party.
The suspension, which takes immediate effect, followed deliberations at a meeting of the State Working Committee of the ADC, Cross River State chapter, held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Announcing the decision in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the Cross River ADC Publicity Secretary, James Otudor, said the committee found Usani’s recent conduct to be in violation of the party’s constitution and inconsistent with the party’s core values.
According to Otudor, the SWC examined multiple petitions alleging anti-party activities, insubordination to constituted authority, and actions deemed detrimental to the image and electoral fortunes of the ADC.
“In accordance with the party’s constitution and disciplinary procedures, Dr. Usani’s suspension will remain in effect pending the outcome of a formal investigation by the relevant party organs,” the statement read.
The committee also faulted the appointment of Ms. Jackie Wayas as Deputy National Publicity Secretary, citing a lack of consultation with the Cross River leadership before her emergence.
Otudor alleged that Wayas had shown “little engagement” with the state chapter since assuming office and questioned her loyalty to the party’s unity in the South-South.
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