The National Working Committee of the Peoples’ Democratic Party PDP has reviewed and reversed the suspensions slammed on some of its chieftains.
The members whose suspension was lifted include former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim; Prof. Dennis Ityavyar, Dr. Aslam Aliyu, and H.E Ibrahim Shema.
The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba announced this in a statement in Abuja.
He said the decision was taken at its NWC meeting on Thursday where members extensively discussed recent developments in the party.
“This decision is without prejudice to the powers of the NWC to take necessary disciplinary action against any member of the Party at any time pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017).
“The NWC charges all leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members of our Party across the country to be guided by the provisions of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017) as well as the new spirit and necessity of reconciliation, unity and harmony in our Party at this critical time.
It added, “The NWC recognized the imperativeness of a total reconciliation among Party leaders and critical stakeholders for a more cohesive Party in the overall interest of our teeming members and Nigerians in general.
“Consequent upon the above, the NWC reverses the referral of the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom to the National Disciplinary Committee.”
The main opposition party PDP had on March 23, 2023 suspended Fayose, Anyim, Prof Ityavyar and Aslam Aliyu.
The suspension, which started last Thursday, was arrived at after an extensive review of the affairs of the party, pursuant to the provisions of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017).
The PDP also referred Gov Ortom to the National Disciplinary Committee over his reported involvement in anti-party activities.
