The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom and three other members for alleged anti-party activities.
This decision came from a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) of the PDP in Makurdi.
Alongside Chief Ortom, the suspended members include the state Deputy Chairman of PDP, Mr. Isaac Mffor, and the state Publicity Secretary, Mr. Bemgba Iortyom.
The suspensions were announced in a statement on Monday by the Media Consultant of the PDP, Cornelius Hwande.
Hwande explained that Ortom was suspended due to his support for the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 election and for urging Benue PDP members to vote for the APC in the 2027 presidential election.
Additionally, the party’s Vice Chairman of Zone A, Azua Ashongo, was suspended for gross insubordination and indiscipline.
Hwande noted that Mffor and Iortyom were suspended for their involvement in the snatching of Congress materials intended for last Saturday’s ward congresses in Buruku and Ushongo local government areas, respectively.
The PDP’s actions underscore its commitment to maintaining party discipline and unity as it navigates internal and external political challenges.
