By Peter Duru, Makurdi

The Benue State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has suspended indefinitely a former House of Representatives aspirant for the Ado/Ogbadibo/Okpokwu Federal Constituency, Mr. William Enenche, over alleged gross misconduct and anti-party activities.

The party’s State Working Committee (SWC) said it ratified Enenche’s suspension during an emergency meeting following an earlier disciplinary action taken by his ward executives.

In a statement issued by the Benue State Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Agile Bem, on behalf of the state chairman, Mr. Ohini Ojegbe, the committee said it reviewed several allegations and petitions against Enenche before reaching its decision.

“The State Working Committee of the Nigeria Democratic Congress has ratified the suspension of Mr. William Enenche with immediate effect,” the statement said.

According to the party, the suspension followed a recommendation from Enenche’s ward executives, which was communicated to both the zonal and state leadership.

“The SWC, at its emergency meeting, examined all allegations levelled against Mr. Enenche, including a number of other petitions submitted at the state secretariat, and resolved thereafter to ratify his suspension from the NDC indefinitely,” the statement added.

The party directed Enenche to cease presenting himself as a member or representative of the NDC in any capacity for the duration of the suspension.

“He is to henceforth stop parading himself as a member or representative of the party in whatsoever capacity within the period of his suspension,” the statement said.

The NDC also called on its National Working Committee, the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) to take note of the decision.