PDP Disciplinary Committee to Probe Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Ex-Governor Ortom
In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the PDP Disciplinary Committee revealed it has relocated its operations from the party’s national secretariat in Wuse to the Legacy House, a PDP-owned facility in Maitama, Abuja.
PDP Set to Hold Key Members Accountable with Disciplinary Hearing
According to Ikimi, the National Disciplinary Committee of the PDP convened on Wednesday, 5th February 2025, at Legacy House in Maitama, Abuja, as part of its ongoing efforts to maintain party discipline under Section 57(1) of the amended 2017 PDP Constitution.
The committee reviewed five petitions received so far and decided that the first set of petitions, which were directed at certain key members of the National Working Committee (NWC), would be stepped down for now. This decision was made in a bid to avoid undermining the ongoing reconciliation efforts of the Governors’ Forum and the Board of Trustees.
PDP’s National Disciplinary Committee Targets High-Profile Members for Review
The second set of petitions, however, involves former Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, along with ten others, and the petition against Senator Samuel Anyanwu. The disciplinary committee has decided to invite the accused party members to appear before it on Wednesday, 12th February 2025, at the Legacy House.
Ikimi emphasized that the committee’s actions are based on the authority granted by the party’s constitution, and they are committed to ensuring discipline within the PDP. He encouraged anyone with legitimate grievances against party members to use the committee as a platform for addressing their complaints in accordance with party rules.
PDP’s Disciplinary Committee Schedules Hearing for Top Members, Including Senator Anyanwu
The disciplinary committee’s invitation marks a significant step in the party’s efforts to restore integrity and ensure that all members adhere to the PDP’s standards and code of conduct. The hearings will involve the petitioners and their witnesses, as well as the accused members and their witnesses.
As the PDP seeks to preserve its reputation, the committee has reassured party members of its unwavering dedication to fairness and due process in handling all disciplinary matters.
