By Emeka Okafor
Senator Iyorchia Ayu, National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been suspended by the ward executive of the party from Benue State.
The suspension of the PDP National Chairman from the party was with immediate effect, a statement issued by Ayu’s ward executive stated.
Ayu’s suspension was reached after a meeting of the
Reading outcome of the meeting to newsmen on Sunday, the Igyorov Ward chairman, Kashi Philip, said the embattled national chairman was suspended on alleged anti-party activities.
Kashi, who was represented by the Ward Secretary, Mr. Vangeryina Dooyum, explained that 12 out of the 17 ward executive signed for Dr. Ayu’s suspension from the party.
The Secretary stated that the decision to suspend the National Chairman was reached after the leadership reviewed his conduct at the end of the just concluded general elections.
Flanked by the Chairman and other members, the Secretary said, “we observed 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, APC, and hence, the abysmal performance of the PDP in Igyorov Ward.
“In view of the foregoing, we hereby pass a Vote of No Confidence on Dr. Iyorchia Ayu and suspend him as a member of our party with immediate effect. The suspension takes effect from March 24, 2023.”
