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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken disciplinary actions against some of its members over alleged anti-party activities. The former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, and former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, have been suspended from the party. Along with them, party officials Prof. Dennis Ityavyar and Dr. Aslam Aliyu were also suspended.
Furthermore, the party referred Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, to its Disciplinary Committee for his reported involvement in anti-party activities. The decisions were made following a thorough review of the party's affairs in the country and in accordance with the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017).
In a statement signed and released by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party announced that the suspension of the aforementioned party officials takes effect from Thursday, March 23, 2023.
The PDP urges all its leaders, critical stakeholders, and members across the country to remain united and focused at this critical time.
The statement reads in full:
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)
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 Ologunagba
National Publicity Secretary
