NDC Taraba Crisis: Legal Adviser Rejects Chairman's Removal

K.M. Chiroma, the Legal Adviser of the Taraba State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), issued a statement on Friday declaring the vote of no confidence against state party chairman Amb.

Charles Tiuda and the subsequent appointment of Richard Dauda Achiaregе as interim chairman unconstitutional. Chiroma stated that the actions taken by some members of the State Executive/Working Committee did not comply with the NDC's constitution, which he emphasized is supreme and binding.

He cited Articles 18 and 20, which outline disciplinary procedures and the authority to appoint an interim chairman, asserting that such authority does not reside with the State Executive/Working Committee. Chiroma described the vote of no confidence and Achiaregе's appointment as “grossly unconstitutional” and urged party members to maintain the status quo, insisting that Tiuda remains the legitimate chairman until properly removed.

He advised members to address grievances through constitutional mechanisms and called for unity within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.