The Peoples Democratic Party in Oguta Ward A, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State said the immediate past Deputy Governor of the State, Engr. Gerald Irona, remains the pillar of the party in the Ward.
The clarification was contained in a press release issued and signed by the Ward Chairman, Chukwuma Okoroafor,
Okoroafor, who frowned at rumours of the purported suspension of the former Deputy Governor, said the names on the purported letter of suspension are not members of the party in the Ward and therefore not known to it.
Okoroafor described the letter as fake, adding that those whose names appeared on it were neither members nor known to the PDP in the ward.
He warned that the party would deal decisively with anyone caught wanting to bring the name of the former Deputy Governor to disrepute.
He said: “Hon. Engr. Gerald Irona is our Pillar in Oguta Ward A.
“He is our Hero.
“We have no problems whatsoever with him.
“There is no pending issue whatsoever, not to talk of suspending our leading light.
“Those behind the fake letter are not members of the PDP.
“They are not known to the Party.
“They are being sponsored to embarrass our leader.
“We shall deal ruthlessly with anyone trying to bring our leader to ridicule.
“We do not joke with him.
“We call on Law Enforcement Agencies to investigate and arrest for prosecution, the source, author, and circulation of the purported letter of suspension of our cherished leader.”
Okoroafor also poured encomiums on Irona for what he described as his inspirational leadership and exceptional support to the party, reiterating their loyalty to the former Deputy Governor.