PDP takes on Ortom, suspends Fayose, Anyim

The Peoples Democratic Party says it has referred Benue state Governor Samuel Ortom to its disciplinary committee.

The opposition party equally suspended former Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose; former president of senate Anyim Pius Anyim, among others.

The press statement released on Thursday is reproduced below:

PDP Refers Ortom to Disciplinary Committee, Suspends Fayose, Anyim, Others

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has after very extensive review of the affairs of our Party in the country and pursuant to 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 also approved the suspension of the following 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)Â

4.Dr. Aslam Aliyu (Zamfara State)

The PDP urges all leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members of our Party across the country to remain united and focused at this critical time.

Signed:

Hon. Debo OlogunagbaÂ

National Publicity Secretary