BREAKING: PDP Suspends National Chairman, Ayu

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has suspended the party’s national Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu.

Ayu was suspended on Sunday by the Ward Executive of the party at Igyorov Ward of Gboko Local Government Area, LGA, of the state

His suspension is coming after the PDP National Working Committee dragged Governor Samuel Ortom, to the disciplinary committee for investigation.

Ortom was recommended for investigation over alleged involvement in anti-party activities.

Speaking to journalists on behalf of the Ward Chairman, Kashi Philip, the Ward Secretary, Mr. Vangeryina Dooyum, said Ayu was suspended by the executive for alleged anti-party activities.

Reading from a document signed by 12 out of the 17 member Ward Executive, Dooyum said the decision to suspend the Ayu was reached following a reviewed of his conduct at the end of the just concluded general election by the leadership.

He said;

“We observed with utmost dismay that Dr. Iyorchia Ayu who is the National Chairman of the PDP worked against the success of the party in Igyorov Council Ward.

“It is on record that he has also failed to pay his Annual Subscription Fees as provided under Section 8 (9) of the constitution of the PDP 2017 (As amended).

“Further investigation also revealed that he did not vote during the Governorship and State Assembly Elections held on March 18, 2023.

“It was also discovered that most of his closest allies worked for the opposition party, the All Progressive Congress, and hence, the abysmal performance of the PDP in Igyorov Ward.

“In view of the foregoing, we hereby pass a Vote of No Confidence in Dr. Iyorchia Ayu and suspend him as a member of our party with immediate effect. The suspension takes effect from March 24, 2023.”