Eyiboh’s purported suspension: Exco member alleges forgery, secures court order against APC, others

The contention surrounding the alleged suspension of Rt. Hon. Eseme Eyiboh from the All Progressives Congress successful Ward 9, Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has taken a ineligible turn, pursuing a suit filed earlier the High Court of Akwa Ibom State.

The suit, marked HOA/12/2026 and filed astatine the Oruk Anam Judicial Division, was instituted by Prophet Edet Ben, an Ex-Officio subordinate of APC Ward 9, against the APC and much than 20 others implicit the disputed suspension process.

The substance came earlier Justice Nkereuwem M. Obot connected May 14, 2026, pursuing allegations by the plaintiff that his individuality was fraudulently utilized successful documents linked to Eyiboh’s purported suspension.

In a sworn affidavit, Ben denied participating successful immoderate ward gathering held connected April 22, 2026, to deliberate connected disciplinary enactment against Eyiboh. He besides denied endorsing immoderate suspension proceedings and alleged that his sanction and signature were forged connected attendance records and related documents circulated to enactment authorities.

Among those joined successful the suit are Johnny Nsoh, Comfort Okon Sunday, Ndifreke Warrie, Hon. Iniedehe Ibok, Sunday Ben and respective others from Ward 9, Esit Eket LGA.

Court records showed that the plaintiff was represented by counsel, portion immoderate defendants appeared done ineligible representatives.

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