The Labour Party (LP) has suspended Senator Kevin Chukwu, who represents the Enugu East Senatorial Zone, over allegations of anti-party activities and insubordination.
The suspension was announced by the party’s Amurri Ward executives in a letter addressed to the state chairman of the Labour Party through the local government chairman.
In the letter, which was made available to journalists on Sunday, the ward executives detailed the reasons for the senator’s suspension.
The letter, signed by Comrade Chika Okoh on behalf of the Executive Council of the Labour Party, Amurri Ward, reads in part:
> “We, the members of the Executive Council of the Labour Party, Amurri Ward, Nkanu West LGA, hereby formally notify you, Distinguished Senator Kevin Chukwu, of your suspension from the Labour Party for a period of 90 days, effective from the date of this notification, and/or the date of your receipt of this notice.
> “This resolution has been passed as a result of your acts of insubordination to the leadership of the party, your involvement in anti-party activities, and your failure to adhere to the party’s principles.
> “You have failed to avail yourself of the opportunity to be heard, despite several requests made to you in this regard.”
The party also assured Senator Chukwu that he retains access to the constitutional provisions of the party should he wish to contest the suspension.
The development has sparked reactions within the political circles in Enugu, with many awaiting the senator’s response to the allegations.
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