The Benue chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Iyorchia Ayu, the party’s national chairman.

Vangeryina Dooyum, the party’s ward secretary in Igyorov, the Gboko area of Benue State, disclosed Ayu’s suspension to newsmen on Sunday, citing anti-party activities.

Dooyum said that the decision to suspend Ayu was reached following a review of the chairman’s conduct during the just concluded elections.

Twelve out of 17 executive ward members were said to have voted for Ayu’s suspension.

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Quoting Dooyum, Vanguard wrote:

“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 Progressives 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.”