The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has announced the immediate suspension of the party’s National Chairman, Shehu Gabam, as well as two NWC members, Nnadi Clarkson, National Auditor, and Chukwuma Uchechukwu, National Youth Leader.
According to reports, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, announced in a statement on Tuesday, June 25, 2025, that party members had been suspended due to suspicions of significant financial malfeasance, embezzlement, theft, and diversion of party funds. Accessibility smartphones
Aiyenigba added that the decision to suspend the National Chairman and other suspected NWC members is designed to allow for a thorough inquiry.
According to the SDP chieftain, Sadiq Umar Abubakar, the party’s Deputy National Chairman (North), has taken over leadership as Acting National Chairman in the interim, as required by the party’s Constitution.
Aiyenigba further stated that the suspensions of these officers had been informed to the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) and all relevant agencies.
The statement reads, “The decision followed resolutions made by members of the National Working Committee (NWC), where overwhelming evidence was presented linking the suspended officials to a series of unauthorized financial transactions, personal enrichment schemes, and movement of funds from the party’s accounts without the NWC’s approval.”
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“This incident initially came to light when it was revealed that the National Chairman had issued an unauthorized Financial Statement to INEC, as required of all political parties.
“A synopsis of the bogus account was also printed in newspapers. When the NWC learned of this, it decided to report the fraudulent activities to police enforcement.
“The NWC’s decision to suspend the National Chairman and two NWC members involved in the gross financial misconduct will also demonstrate to the general public that the Party, widely regarded by Nigerians as a disciplined party and a credible alternative political platform for national redemption, has zero tolerance for corruption and abuse of office. Our integrity as a political party must be maintained at all times.
“An interim investigating team has been formed to review all financial data and propose additional disciplinary or legal action.
“The diverted money include hundreds of millions of naira, including donations and resources derived from the sale of nomination forms in the 2023 general elections, as well as funds from party accounts.
“The suspension of Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, Nze Nnadi Clarkson, and Uchechukwu Ogbonna Chukwuma takes immediate effect.”
