The former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose and a former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim have been suspended by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Also suspended by the party were Dr. Aslam Aliyu and Prof. Dennis Ityavyar.
The main opposition party has referred the Governor of Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom to its Disciplinary Committee over alleged anti-party activities.
This was revealed in a statement released by the spokesperson of the party, Debo Ologunagba on Thursday March 23.
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.”