Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has been suspended by the party.
Dr. Ayu was suspended by the Ward Executive of the Benue state party in the Igyorov Ward of the Gboko Local Government Area (LGA).
Mr. Vangeryinn Dooyum, the Ward Secretary, explained to the media on behalf of Kashi Philip, the Ward Chairman, on Sunday that Dr. Ayu was suspended by the Executive for alleged anti-party activity.
The Secretary, reading from a document signed by 12 of the 17 members of the Ward Executive, indicated that the decision to suspend the National Chairman was made after the leadership evaluated his conduct following the conclusion of the most recent general elections.
The Secretary, flanked by the Chairman and other members, stated, “We have seen with the utmost dismay that the National Chairman of the PDP, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, has worked against the success of the party in Igyorov Council Ward.
“It is also on record that he has failed to pay his Yearly Membership Fees as required by Section 8 (9) of the PDP 2017 Constitution” (As Amended).
“Additional inquiry indicated that he did not vote in the March 18, 2023 elections for governor and state assembly.
“It was also determined that the majority of his closest allies worked for the opposition party, the All Progressive Congress, APC; thus, the disastrous performance of the PDP in Igyorov Ward.
“In light of the foregoing, we hereby vote against Dr. Iyorchia Ayu’s membership in our party and suspend him with immediate effect. The suspension will begin on March 24, 2023.
