The Peoples Democratic party, PDP, has suspended a former Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose and three others which include Sen. Pius Anyim (Ebonyi State),  Prof. Dennis Ityavyar (Benue State) and Dr. Aslam Aliyu (Zamfara State).

In a statement by the party and signed by its Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, it said the decision to suspend these individuals was because of their anti-party activities.

Part of the statement reads: The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has after very extensive review of the affairs of our Party in the country and pursuant to the provisions of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017) referred the Governor of Benue State, Dr. Samuel Ortom to the National Disciplinary Committee over his reported involvement in anti-party activities.

The NWC also approved the suspension of the following from the Party with effect from today, Thursday, March 23, 2023.

1. Ayodele Fayose (Ekiti State)
2. Sen. Pius Anyim (Ebonyi State)
3. Prof. Dennis Ityavyar (Benue State)
4. Dr. Aslam Aliyu (Zamfara State)

The PDP urges all leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members of our Party across the country to remain united and focused at this critical time.