Gombe SDP Suspends 3 Officials Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

By Laraba Usman

The Gombe State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has suspended three officials for alleged misconduct and actions considered harmful to the party’s cohesion and image.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the SDP State Publicity Secretary, Malam Abdulkadir Kumo, and made available to journalists in Gombe on Saturday.

The suspended members include Mr. Aaron Yakubu, Assistant Secretary; Mr. Lokaman Ekanem, a member of the Central Committee (CCM); and Mr. Usman Yahaya, Assistant Publicity Secretary.

Kumo explained that the suspension followed a resolution adopted at the State Executive Committee (SEC) meeting held the same day.

He said the trio were found to have engaged in “gross misconduct, acts capable of causing confusion and division within the party, and political hypocrisy”—behaviors that contradict the SDP’s principles and disciplinary guidelines.

“This decision is aimed at preserving party unity, discipline, and the integrity of our democratic values as enshrined in the party constitution,” Kumo stated.

The party further directed the suspended officials to cease all official activities and to stop representing themselves as party members until further investigations are concluded and they appear before the State Disciplinary Committee.

Reaffirming its commitment to internal democracy, the party warned that any action capable of undermining its collective interest would be met with strict consequences.