The G-14 group of elders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue state has told a former of the state, Senator Gabriel Suswam that he lacks the powers to dissolve the group, but can only resign his membership.
The group maintained that it exists as a voluntary, non-statutory body of the PDP with the objective of complementing the work of the party’s statutory organs to foster unity, harmony, and continual growth and cannot be unilaterally disbanded, as Senator Suswam claimed.
The G-14, in a statement made available to TimesNow.com.ng on Saturday, September 28, 2024, signed by its Chairman, Dr. Laha Dzever, explained that the group was formed in 2015 when the PDP lost the Governorship and two Senate seats in Benue and was in disarray with the view of repositioning the party.
The statement reads:
Recall that former Governor Gabriel Suswam was suspended by the PDP in Benue state for alleged insubordination.
The suspensions come after the individuals were summoned to explain their actions, which the PDP deemed harmful to the party’s interests.
The affected members failed to appear before the State Working Committee (SWC) and some publicly criticized the partyâs authority which then led to their suspension.
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Samuel Ortom, ex-governor of Benue, has been suspended by the PDP in the state over alleged involvement in anti-party activities.
The PDP alleged that Ortom and three others were involved in the disruption of the party’s ward congress and snatching of voting materials.
Ortom is a strong ally of the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, and among the G5 governors who worked against Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 election when the PDP failed to recognise the southern structure in the party.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
