- The G5 members are Wike, Ortom, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, former governor of Enugu; Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, and Okezie Ikpeazu, a former governor of Abia.
- They are all chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who supported Wike and refused to back the presidential bid of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar during the 2023 election
The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has suspended former governor Samuel Ortom over his alleged involvement anti-party activities.
This was disclosed in a statement on Monday, signed by the Secretary of the party in Benue State, Joseph Nyam.
Ortom, an ally of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, was accused of leading and abetting the snatching of election materials during the recent Ward Congresses.
The former Benue governor was suspended alongside three others; Isaacs Mffo, Azua Ashongo and Bemgba Iortyom.
The statement reads ”During the Ward Congresses held on the 27th July, 2024 at the 276 Ward headquarters, you lead and abated the snatching of election materials at your various local governments resulting in the non-conduct of the congresses at Buruku, Gboko, Ushongo, Guma, Tarka, Rwande, Ohimini local government area.
” These acts constitute anti-party activities. Consequent upon the above you are suspended for one month in the first instance and recommended to the State Disciplinary Committee for further adjudication.”
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