Prince Kassim Afegbua suspended by Ward 5 Executive

By Simeon OSAJIE

The office of the Edo State Publicity Secretary of the People's Democratic Party, (PDP) has issued a press statement of the suspension of Prince Kassim Afegbua by Ward 5 Executive members of the party in Etsako East Local Government Area of the state.

In the statement signed by Chris Nehikhare said that Prince Kassim Afegbua was suspended based on his anti-party activities.

The statement read: "This is to inform the members of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, it's supporters and the general public that Prince Kassim Afegbua of ward 5, Etsako East Local government area of Edo State has been Suspended for a period of one month with effect from August 2, 2020 by the ward executive after being found guilty of anti-party activities.

"The State Chairman, Hon Tony Aziegbemi has directed the local government chairman to set up a disciplinary committee to investigate the allegations of anti-party activities levied against him.

"The composition of the disciplinary committee will be announced in due course" the statement concluded

Reacting to his suspension through telephone interview with the9jatrend, Prince Kassim Afegbua said: "l have not receive any letter of suspension. I can not respond until l see the letter.  l don't want to join issue with those tax collector" he concluded.