The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) has expelled its State Secretary, Kelvin Umoh, citing alleged gross misconduct, blackmail, and actions said to be detrimental to the party’s peace and integrity.
The decision was announced in a communiqué released after a general meeting of the party held on Sunday in Uyo, the state capital.
The meeting, chaired by the Acting State Chairman, Elder Wisdom Udoka, also named Mr. Moses Antigha as the new Acting Secretary.
According to the communiqué signed by Udoka and 125 executive members, the expulsion followed consultations with relevant party organs and was in line with the YPP constitution.
It stated that Umoh had allegedly held “secret meetings with selected members to perpetrate violence during general meetings,” a move seen as a disruption to the party’s progress and internal unity.
The party further accused Umoh of undermining its image by contradicting official decisions in unauthorized media appearances.
“The meeting expressed disappointment with Umoh for publicly contradicting official party decisions through unauthorised media appearances, thereby allegedly bringing the party into disrepute,” the communiqué stated.
Another key issue was Umoh’s alleged refusal to cooperate on critical financial procedures.
“It also frowned at his refusal to sign essential financial documents, including a cheque for the remittance of 10% of funds generated from nomination form sales after the 2024 Local Government Elections, until compelled.”
These actions were described as a breach of party regulations, especially Section 36.7 of the YPP Constitution, which prohibits public disclosure of internal matters, forming parallel structures, and disobedience to party directives.
“In light of these developments, the Young Progressives Party has appointed the Deputy State Secretary, Mr. Moses Antigha, as the Acting Secretary of the YPP Akwa Ibom State Chapter and directed Ambassador Kelvin Umoh to return all party documents and property in his possession to the YPP State Secretariat within 24 hours,” the communiqué added.
Reaffirming his leadership, Udoka called on members to remain steadfast in their commitment to the party’s values and mission.
He described the meeting as “a defining moment in the party’s history, a moment of rebirth, a renewed sense of purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the core ideals of social democracy, inclusive governance, and accountability, which form the foundational pillars of the YPP.”
