PDP crisis worsens as Benue ward suspends national chairman Ayu

The Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday announced the suspension of its National Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu.

This was announced by the Benue ward head of the party, which accused Ayu of working against the party and responsible for the poor performance of the PDP at the ward in the last governorship and house of assembly elections.

This is coming after the National Working Committee of the party had dragged the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, to the disciplinary committee to investigate him on alleged anti-party activities.

The Ward Executive of the party at Igyorov Ward of Gboko Local Government Area, LGA, of the state announced Ayu’s suspension on Sunday.

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

Dooyum read from a text signed by 12 out of the 17 member Ward Executive.

He said, “We observe 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.”