Lauds Pretty Okafor for exhibiting maturity
In a dramatic turn of events, following the suspension of PMAN President, Pretty Okafor, the National Executive Council (NEC) on Thursday August 29 suspended several key stakeholders of the association including Sunny Neji (1st Vice President), Zaaki Azzay (2nd Vice President), Michael Stephen Ugochukwu aka Ruggedman (National Ex-Officio), and JFO Baba Ojonorgua (National Treasurer).
Additionally, the NEC relieved Boniface Itodo, General Secretary and Faga Bem Paul, Assistant General Secretary of their duties with immediate effect.
This decision follows an emergency meeting convened in response to findings by the National Disciplinary Committee over the allegations leveled against Pretty Okafor.
According to the Disciplinary Committee, the members unilaterally suspended Okafor without informing the NEC or appointing a National Disciplinary Committee, an action described as a direct violation of the PMAN constitution.
Also, in a bold move to uphold the integrity of the association Okafor has announced the immediate termination of Bem Faga Paul, the Assistant General Secretary of the association.
Meanwhile, all the suspended and terminated members have been formally notified, and the decision has been communicated to all relevant stakeholders to ensure transparency.
The NEC, however, commended Okafor for handling the situation with maturity. “Despite the plot against him by some NWC members, Pretty Okafor has demonstrated exceptional leadership, maintaining his commitment to upholding the values and integrity of PMAN.
His steadfastness in adhering to due process and championing transparency has been crucial in navigating the association through this period of unrest,” the body stated.