PDP Suspends Fayose, Anyim, Refers Ortom To Disciplinary Committee

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, and a former Senate President/Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Anyim Pius Anyim.

The party also suspended Prof. Dennis Ityavyar and Dr. Aslam Aliyu.

Similarly, the PDP has referred Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom to its Disciplinary Committee for alleged anti-party activities.

This development was contained in a statement on Thursday signed by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba.

Read the full statement below:

“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.”