All Progressives Congress Imposes Indefinite Suspension on Fubara Dagogo Amidst Legal Dispute Over Regional Leadership Exclusion

Rivers State APC suspends Fubara Dagogo indefinitely for anti-party activities and refusing to withdraw a lawsuit over regional election exclusion.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 27, 2026, 11:12 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Ripples Nigeria

Local Party Leadership Executes Immediate Disciplinary Sanctions in Bonny

The All Progressives Congress has taken decisive internal action by suspending Mr, Fubara Dagogo, a prominent party figure, citing a series of alleged constitutional breaches. This disciplinary measure originated from the leadership of Ward 4, New Layout, within the Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to the formal notice, the decision follows an emergency session where local executives determined that Dagogo’s recent conduct necessitated an indefinite removal from party activities to preserve the integrity of the organization’s local structure.

Constitutional Violations Cited in Formal Suspension Resolution

The official suspension letter, which bears the signatures of Ward Chairman Richard Ibani Benstowe and Secretary Donald Jumbo, explicitly references Article 21.2 of the APC Constitution. The leadership maintains that Dagogo engaged in behaviors that contravene specific sub-sections regarding party discipline and the maintenance of public reputation. By allegedly making unguarded statements and showing negligence in following lawful directives, the ward executive concluded that the chieftain had placed himself in a position that brought the political entity into significant disrepute.

Legal Challenges Over Regional Convention Exclusion Deepen Internal Rift

At the heart of this administrative fallout is a contentious legal battle initiated by Dagogo regarding his eligibility for high level office. According to reports, the suspension is intrinsically linked to a lawsuit Dagogo filed after being barred from contesting the position of National Vice Chairman for the South South region. Despite fulfilling financial obligations, including a N5.1 million payment for nomination forms, Dagogo found himself excluded from the regional ballot, prompting him to seek a judicial intervention to halt the convention proceedings earlier this week.