The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has suspended 3 members of its State Working Committee from office for a period of one month with immediate effect.
The affected officials are the State Chairman, John Ngbede, State Secretary, Joseph Nyam and State Organizing Secretary, Moses Audu .
A statement by the State publicity Secretary Bemgba Iortyom reveals that the action was carried at an extraordinary meeting of the State Working Committee of the party on Saturday, 3rd August, 2024, at which 9 out of the 13 members were present and assented to the decision.
The suspended members were accused of forging and impersonating the State Working Committee to achieve their individual aims, instigating violence and crisis during the just concluded ward congresses of the party, and mismanagement of the finances of the party, among other things.
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They have been directed to appear before the Disciplinary Committee of the party to answer to the charges brought against them within the period of their suspension.
According to the publicity Secretary the State Deputy Chairman, Isaac Mffo will now act in the capacity as the State Chairman of the party
The PDP family and the general public should take note.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
