The Social Democratic Party (SDP) says it has suspended Shehu Gabam, the national chairman, over alleged financial misconduct and misappropriation of party funds.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Araba Aiyenigba, the national publicity secretary of the SDP, said the party also suspended Nnadi Clarkson, the national auditor, and Chukwuma Uchechukwu, the national youth leader.
“The suspended officials were linked to a series of unauthorised financial transactions, personal enrichment schemes, and diversion of funds without NWC approval,” the statement reads.
Aiyenigba said that Gabam had submitted an unauthorised financial statement to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and published a summary in newspapers, prompting the party to alert law enforcement agencies.
“This action reinforces our zero-tolerance stance on corruption,” he said.
He said an interim panel has been set up to audit all financial records and recommend appropriate disciplinary or legal steps.
He added that Sadiq Abubakar, the deputy national chairman (north), has been appointed acting national chairman in line with the party’s constitution.
Aiyenigba said the mismanaged funds run into hundreds of millions of naira, including proceeds from 2023 nomination form sales and donations.
He noted that INEC and relevant agencies have been officially notified of the suspension, which takes immediate effect, according to the statement.
