Delta APC Reprimands NAS. I AM VINDICATED!

By Frank Iroroh.

I fill excited as I went through the resolution of the Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC), Working Committee, which expressly reprimanded Norbert Akachukwu Sochukwudima , the chairman of the Aniocha South local chapter of the party., for his recklessness and abuse of power in his recent rebellious activities and media outrages.
As I suggested in my previous articles, such sanctions are imperative for party discipline.

As an African adage says, “Okro does not grow past the owner.” Indeed, NAS deserves a more severe punishment for organizing a rebellious mob against the leadership of the party. Sanctioning him will act as a deterrent for his likes who may be tempted to usurp the authority of the leadership of the party going forward.

Here is the full press statement of the Delta APC SWC released after its meeting on Thursday, 21st August 2025 —

-“RESOLUTION OF THE DELTA STATE WORKING COMMITTEE OF THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC) MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 21ST AUGUST, 2025 AT THE PARTY STATE SECRETARIAT, ASABA*

The State Working Committee (SWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Delta State, under the chairmanship of Elder Omeni Sobotie, met in session at the Party Secretariat, Asaba, on Thursday 21st August, 2025, to deliberate on matters affecting the stability, discipline and cohesion of the Party.

After extensive deliberations, the SWC unanimously adopted the following resolution:

That the SWC considered the grave implications of the recent statements credited to Mr. Norbert Suchukwudinma, the Chairman of the Party in Aniocha South Local Government Area, which was made during his appearance on TVC Television and widely circulated in the media and public domain, portends for the unity of the Party.
That the SWC strongly condemns and disassociates the Party from the said utterances, which were made without the consent, authorisation, or knowledge of the Delta State APC leadership.
That the SWC notes with displeasure that the said statements denigrated individuals currently representing Delta State at the National and State levels, particularly casting unwarranted aspersions on the person of Distinguished Senator Ned Nwoko, Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District.
That the SWC reaffirms that, in accordance with the provisions of the APC Constitution, only the Office of the State Publicity Secretary is authorised to speak on behalf of the Party in Delta State, and that no other official is permitted to assume such powers.
That the SWC hereby issues a firm reprimand to Mr. Norbert Suchukwudinma for his reckless, irresponsible and divisive utterances, which amounted to a blatant overreach of his local mandate as the chairman of the Party in Aniocha South Local Government Area.
That the SWC also considered the separate unauthorised statements recently made by Mr. Kerry Ekene, Chairman of the APC in Ika North East Local Government Area, in a media appearance, and hereby issues a strong reprimand to him for making such pronouncements without the consent, authorisation or knowledge of the Delta State APC leadership. The SWC views his action as a violation of the Party’s constitutional provisions, and an unwarranted overreach of his local mandate as the chairman of the Party in Ika North East Local Government Area.
That the SWC further warns Mr. Norbert Suchukwudinma, Mr. Kerry Ekene, and all Party officials at the Ward and Local Government levels that any further recurrence of such unauthorised and unsanctioned pronouncements shall attract severe disciplinary sanctions, including, but not limited to, suspension from office and other punitive measures as provided for in the Constitution of the Party.
That in furtherance of the SWC’s determined efforts to build a more united and cohesive Party, every suspension earlier pronounced by any Local Government Area or Ward Executive Committee of the Party is hereby immediately set aside and declared of no effect whatsoever.
That in view of the SWC’s determination to enforce discipline and strict adherence to the directives of the Party, an independent Disciplinary Committee shall be constituted to handle any act of violation of the provisions of the Party’s Constitution as the occasion arises.
Finally, the SWC calls on all members to remain loyal and steadfast in support of the leadership of the Party in the person of His Excellency Rt Hon Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, as we continue to work towards the unity and progress of our great Party under the Renewed Hope For M.O.R.E. Agenda“