The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended former governor of Benue State Samuel Ortom over alleged anti-party activities.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Chief Joseph I. Nyam, the Secretary of the party in Benue.
Ortom who is a close ally of Mr Nysom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory has been accused of masterminding the snatching of election materials during the recent Ward Congresses.
Ortom’s actions led to the non-conduct of congresses in several local government areas, including Buruku, Gboko, Ushongo, Guma, Tarka, Kwande, and Ohimini.
The statement reads, “During the Ward Congresses held on July 27, 2024, at the 276 Ward headquarters, you led and abetted the snatching of election materials in your various local governments, resulting in the non-conduct of the congresses in Buruku, Gboko, Ushongo, Guma, Tarka, Kwande, and Ohimini local government areas.
“These acts constitute anti-party activities. Consequently, you are suspended for one month in the first instance and recommended to the State Disciplinary Committee for further adjudication”.
Also suspended alongside Ortom are Hon. Isaac Mffo, Hon. Azua Ashongo, and Hon. Bemgba Jortyom.
