{
  "id": 6782268,
  "title": "NDC Taraba crisis deepens as legal adviser rejects chairman’s removal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/ndc-taraba-crisis-deepens-as-legal-adviser-rejects-chairmans-removal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T18:30:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/11/ndc-taraba-crisis-deepens-as-legal-adviser-rejects-chairmans-removal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The crisis within the Taraba State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has intensified following the legal adviser's rejection of the chairman's removal. K.M. Chiroma, the Legal Adviser, declared the vote of no confidence against state party chairman Amb. Charles Tiuda and the subsequent appointment of Richard Dauda Achiarege as interim chairman as unconstitutional and null and void. Chiroma argued that the actions taken by the State Executive/Working Committee did not adhere to the party's constitution, particularly Articles 18 and 20 which govern disciplinary procedures and sanctions. He emphasized that the NDC constitution is supreme and that any action inconsistent with its provisions is invalid. Chiroma urged party members to uphold the status quo, maintain internal democracy, and resolve disputes through the established constitutional mechanisms. He cautioned against actions that could deepen divisions within the party and cautioned Achiarege to cease referring to himself as the interim chairman. The legal adviser stressed the importance of unity and adherence to the party's constitution, warning that sacrificing constitutionalism for expediency could jeopardize the integrity of all offices and institutions in the future.",
  "summary": "The Legal Adviser of the Taraba State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), , K.M. Chiroma, has declared the purported vote of no confidence in the state party chairman, Amb. Charles Tiuda, and the subsequent appointment of Richard Dauda Achiaregе as interim chairman unconstitutional, and of no legal effect. Chiroma, in a statement issued […] NDC Taraba crisis deepens as legal adviser…",
  "key_points": [
    "Legal adviser K.M. Chiroma rejects chairman's removal.",
    "Vote of no confidence declared against state chairman Amb. Charles Tiuda.",
    "Interim chairman Richard Dauda Achiarege's appointment deemed unconstitutional."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}