Yobe IPAC Leaders Reject Ouster, Citing Code of Conduct Violations
Yobe State Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) Chairman Umar Adamu Jajere and Secretary-General Mustapha Gado have rejected their reported impeachment.
In Brief
- •Yobe State Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) Chairman Umar Adamu Jajere and Secretary-General Mustapha Gado have rejected their reported impeachment.
- •The officials stated in a joint release that the meeting announcing their ouster violated provisions of the 2019 IPAC Code of Conduct.
- •They alleged the meeting lacked a required quorum, permitted unaccredited participants to vote, and failed to provide seven days' written notice.
- •Jajere and Gado appealed to the Yobe State Government, electoral commissions, and national IPAC leadership to recognize their executive authority.
Why It Matters
The leadership friction within the Inter-Party Advisory Council in Yobe State highlights governance disputes among political parties as activities gradually gear up toward Nigeria's 2027 general elections. Maintaining adherence to constitutional and regulatory frameworks within multi-party advisory bodies is essential for stable political engagement and institutional trust.
Key Details
- Disputed Leadership Positions
- State Chairman and Secretary-General
- Governing Code Cited
- IPAC Code of Conduct (2019)
- Alleged Procedural Violations
- Lack of quorum under Sections 8(ii) and 8(iv); missing 7-day notice under Section 8(vii)
- Escalation Step
- Formal notice sent to IPAC National Headquarters under Section 4.3
Context & Background
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) acts as the official umbrella organization for registered political parties in Nigeria, designed to facilitate inter-party coordination, compliance with electoral rules, and constructive engagement with electoral authorities.
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