The National Disciplinary Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), rose from its meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at the Legacy House, Maitama, Abuja, declaring that removed National Secretary of the Party, Senator Samuel Anyanwu and former governor of Benue State, Dr. Samuel Ortom should appear before it to answer incriminating questions.
The Committee chaired by High Chief Tom Ikimi said that its decision to invite the two key members of the Party was in line with its mandate pursuant to Section 57(1) of the Constitution of the Peoples Democratic Party (as amended in 2017) relating to Party discipline.
It therefore directed the affected persons to appear before it on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Legacy House, Maitama, Abuja.
The committee further said that those expected to attend are the petitioners and their witnesses on the one hand and the affected party members and their witnesses on the other hand, adding that the required notices have been issued out accordingly.
The Committee in a statement by its Chairman, High Chief Tom Ikimi, said that it considered the five petitions it received, adding that following a detailed review of the petitions, it noted that the first set of petitions were against some key members of the National Working Committee (NWC).
It further said; “The Committee came to the conclusion that in order not to jeopardize the ongoing reconciliatory efforts of the Governors’ Forum and the Board of Trustees, took a decision to step down those three (3) of the petitions against the top NWC members.
“The second set of petitions which were set down for enquiry are those against former Governor of Benue State, His Excellency Dr. Samuel Ortom and 10 others and the petition against Distinguished Senator Samuel Anyanwu,” it said.
The committee reiterated its commitment to ensuring discipline within the Party and restoring the integrity of the Party.
It assured that as a committee constitutionally established to deal with matters brought before it, it would ensure fairness. It therefore said that all those with genuine grievances against any member of the Party should take advantage of the Committee and follow due process in bringing up their
