The Peoples Democratic Party Disciplinary Committee, led by Chief Tom Ikimi, has summoned the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, and 10 others to respond to petitions filed against them.
After a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, the committee announced that those who submitted the petitions have also been invited to appear before it on February 12, 2025, at the PDP’s Legacy House in Maitama, Abuja.
The committee reviewed five petitions, some targeting prominent members of the PDP’s National Working Committee. However, it decided to temporarily set aside three of the petitions to allow ongoing reconciliation efforts within the party, led by the PDP Governors’ Forum and the Board of Trustees.
The committee explained that petitions against key NWC members were paused to prevent any disruption to the reconciliation process. The remaining petitions, which involve Senator Anyanwu, former Governor Ortom, and 10 other individuals, will proceed to a formal inquiry.
“The committee, after a detailed review, noted that the first set of petitions were against some key members of the National Working Committee (NWC),” the statement read. “To avoid jeopardizing reconciliation efforts, the committee decided to step down three of the petitions against top NWC members.”
“In accordance with Section 57(1) of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017), the committee has resolved to invite the affected individuals, along with the petitioners and their witnesses, to appear before it on Wednesday, February 12, 2025,” the statement continued.
“Notices have been issued accordingly.”
Reaffirming its commitment to upholding party discipline, the committee emphasized its role as a constitutionally established body responsible for handling internal disputes fairly and transparently.
“The National Disciplinary Committee remains dedicated to ensuring discipline within the party and restoring its integrity. We encourage all members with genuine grievances to take advantage of this standing committee and follow due process in addressing their concerns,” the statement concluded.
