PDP names committee to probe Amaechi; Rivers describes suspension as a witch-hunt

Following the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi by the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the party has named an 11-man committee to investigate the allegations leveled against him.

The committee is headed by a Joe Gadzama, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.

The party earlier on Monday announced Amaechi suspension after an emergency meeting of its National Working Committee.

Meanwhile, the Rivers State Government has cried foul, saying the suspension of Mr. Amaechi, from the Peoples Democratic Party is a “witch-hunt’.

Commissioner of Information, Ibim Semenitari, in a statement said the party’s decision is unfortunate.

According to her, “We are concerned as we believe this is political witch hunt,” she said, adding that “it is worrisome, because the reason given is the suspension of the Obio Akpor council”.

“The reason given by the NWC for the suspension is not justifiable because it is purely a legislative matter and done in accordance to the laws of local government councils in Rivers State,” she said.

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