The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Disciplinary Committee clarified its mandate, stating it can only address petitions filed against party members, not allegations published in newspapers. This comes amid speculation that high-profile members, including former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, may face disciplinary action for their alleged roles in the party's 2023 election loss. Meanwhile, the committee rescheduled hearings against former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom and National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu due to their absence, citing health challenges and non-receipt of petitions respectively.
The Peoples Democratic Party Disciplinary Committee has given clarification as to why some high-profile party members, including former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike , were not summoned to appear before it.Chairman of the Committee, Chief Tom Ikimi, revealed in a statement that the committee's mandate is limited to addressing petitions filed against party members, rather than acting on allegations published in newspapers.
This clarification comes amid speculation that Wike and others might face disciplinary action for their alleged roles in the party's election loss in 2023. Wike was particularly criticized for leading a team of G5 governors to openly campaign against the party's 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.Meanwhile, the committee was scheduled to hear petitions against former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom and National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu.
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