Prince Chinedu Obi has been named the acting National Chairman of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) following the suspension of the former chairman, Isaac Udo, over alleged violations of the party’s constitution. The announcement was made by Prince Obidike Okolo, the acting National Secretary of the party, during an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. Originally scheduled for February 28, the meeting was rescheduled to address urgent internal conflicts and restore party discipline.
“You would recall that on January 17, there was an unauthorized gathering claiming to be an emergency convention. This supposed convention was illegal, unconstitutional, and a direct violation of our party’s constitution,” Okolo stated.
Okolo accused Udo of orchestrating the unauthorized convention without the approval of the party or its members, noting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deemed the gathering illegal and called for adherence to party regulations.
“Sadly, Mr. Isaac Udo has been involved in repeated infractions against our constitution and has ignored several invitations to address these issues,” Okolo added.
The NEC disclosed that the National Management Committee (NMC) had passed a vote of no confidence in Udo due to his alleged impunity and disregard for party processes. While Udo’s suspension is pending investigation, a committee has been set up to review the allegations against him. “If found innocent, he will be reinstated as National Chairman,” Okolo assured.
The meeting also resolved longstanding vacancies in the national executive, including key positions such as National Publicity Secretary, National Organizing Secretary, and National Auditor, ensuring the party’s smooth operation moving forward.
