The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cancelled the suspension of some key leaders of the party.
The main opposition party made a u-turn over a decision to suspend the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose; and former Senate President, Pius Anyim.
The party also turned down the suspension of Ibrahim Shema, Aslam Aliyu and Dennis Ityavyar.
This was announced by the spokesperson of the party, Debo Ologunagba, in a statement released on Thursday March 30, 2023.
He also revealed that the party has turned down the referral of the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom to the National Disciplinary Committee.
As earlier reported by The Informant247, Ayodele Fayose and Anyim Pius Anyim were suspended by the PDP.
Also suspended by the party were Dr. Aslam Aliyu and Prof. Dennis Ityavyar.
The main opposition party has referred Governor Samuel Ortom to its Disciplinary Committee over alleged anti-party activities.
The statement reads in full: “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.”
Ologunagba, also said the party met and “extensively discussed” recent developments in the party.
He said, “The NWC recognised the imperativeness of a total reconciliation among party leaders and critical stakeholders for a more cohesive party in the overall interest of our teeming members and Nigerians in general.
“Consequent upon the above, the NWC reverses the referral of the Governor of Benue State, His Excellency, Dr. Samuel Ortom to the National Disciplinary Committee.
“The NWC in the same vein reverses the suspension of the following underlisted members of our great Party: H.E Ibrahim Shema (Katsina State), Ayodele Fayose (Ekiti State), Sen. Pius Anyim (Ebonyi State), Prof. Dennis Ityavyar (Benue State), and Dr. Aslam Aliyu (Zamfara State).
“This decision is without prejudice to the powers of the NWC to take necessary disciplinary action against any member of the Party at any time pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017).
“The NWC charges all leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members of our Party across the country to be guided by the provisions of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017) as well as the new spirit and necessity of reconciliation, unity and harmony in our Party at this critical time.”
Details shortly…