The ward exco suspends PDP national chairman for anti-party activities pass vote of no confidence on him.

The ward excos of Iyorchia Ayu the national chairman of Peoples Democratic Party has suspended him for anti-party activities after passing vote of no confidence on him.

The Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Igyorov Ward of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State stated that the suspension is with immediate effect.

While reading a resolution, the secretary of the party in Igyorov ward, Banger Dooyum, said Ayu’s anti-party activities – alongside his allies – contributed to PDP’s loss in his ward and local government in the governorship election.

Ayu is also accused of not paying his annual dues as enshrined by the party’s constitution. Twelve out of the seventeen exco members signed the documents endorsing his suspension.

They also alleged that the PDP chieftain did not vote during the governorship and state assembly elections held on the 18th of March, 2023.

According to them, most of Ayu’s closest allies worked for the opposition All Progressive Congress (APC) which resulted in the abysmal performance of the PDP in Igyorov Ward.

The ward chairman of Igyorov, Kashi Philip, also signed the letter alongside the excos.

Recall that Ayu has being in so much disagreement with the G5 governors led by Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and other prominent member of the party since after the presidential primaries.