The People’s Democratic Party has taken the decision to suspend former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, former Senate President/Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Anyim Pius Anyim, along with other party officials such as Prof. Dennis Ityavyar and Dr. Aslam Aliyu due to alleged anti-party activities.
The party has also referred Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, to its Disciplinary Committee for alleged anti-party activities.
In a statement signed and released by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party announced that the suspension of the aforementioned party officials takes effect from today, Thursday, March 23, 2023.
The official statement reads, “PDP Refers Ortom to Disciplinary Committee, Suspends Fayose, Anyim, Others.”
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has conducted an extensive review of the affairs of the Party in the country and has, in accordance with the provisions of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017), referred the Governor of Benue State, Dr. Samuel Ortom, to the National Disciplinary Committee over his reported involvement in anti-party activities.
The NWC has also approved the suspension of the following individuals from the Party, with effect from today, Thursday, March 23, 2023:
1. Ayodele Fayose (Ekiti State)
2. Sen. Pius Anyim (Ebonyi State)
3. Prof. Dennis Ityavyar (Benue State)
4. Dr. Aslam Aliyu (Zamfara State)
The PDP calls on all leaders, critical stakeholders, and members of our Party across the country to remain united and focused at this critical time.
Signed:
Hon. Debo Ologunagba
National Publicity Secretary