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Benue State High Court Grants Interim Injunction Against Iyorchia Ayu, Paralyzes His Reign as PDP National Chairman

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The Benue State High Court has granted an interim injunction against Iyorchia Ayu, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), restraining him from parading himself as the party's chairman. This development comes after Ayu was suspended by his ward in Gboko local government area of Benue state over alleged anti-party activities. The court declared that with his suspension, Ayu has lost his party membership and can no longer lead the party.

The ruling was made by Justice Wilfred I. Kpochi in a case filed by Engr. Terhide Utaan, a member of the party in the state. Ayu's suspension was announced by the Igyorov ward of the PDP in Gboko local government area, with the ward's secretary, Vangeryina Dooyum, stating that Ayu was suspended for alleged anti-party activities. However, in a sudden twist, party executives in the Igyorov ward distanced themselves from the suspension, claiming that it was made without due process and that their signatures were forged.

Key Takeaways:

  • The court granted an interim injunction against Iyorchia Ayu, restraining him from parading himself as the PDP National Chairman.
  • Ayu was suspended by his ward in Gboko local government area over alleged anti-party activities.
  • The court declared that Ayu has lost his party membership and can no longer lead the party.
  • The Igyorov ward of the PDP distanced themselves from the suspension, claiming that it was made without due process and that their signatures were forged.
  • Ayu's media aide, Simon Imobo-Tswam, said that the suspension is "an exercise in futility" and that Ayu cannot be kicked out by the ward or state executive committee.
  • Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, said that Ayu's travails have just started and that he will not preside over a party that he failed to deliver during the general elections.

Statistics:

  • 15 members of the PDP executive committee in the Igyorov ward signed a letter distancing themselves from Ayu's suspension.
  • 9 members of the ward executive are still being held hostage in a location in Makurdi.
  • The suspension of Ayu was announced on March 24, 2023.
  • The presidential election was held on March 25, 2023.

Sources:

  • [Source: Thisdaylive.com](https://www.thisdaylive.com/article/benue-state-high-court-grants-interim-injunction-against-iyorchia-ayu-paralyzes-his-reign-as-pdp-national-chairman/312412/)
  • [Source: Vanguardngr.com](https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/03/benue-court-grants-interim-injunction-against-ayu/)
  • [Source: Punchng.com](https://punchng.com/benue-court-grants-interim-injunction-against-ayu/)

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