A High Court in Makurdi, Benue State, has sustained Senator Iyorchia Ayu’s suspension from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and subsequent removal as the Party’s National Chairman.
Ayu did not challenge that he did not pay his dues on time, said Justice Maurice Ikpambese, who handed down the decision today.
According to the Judgement, Ayu’s Membership in the PDP dissolved after he failed to pay his Membership and subscription dues.
It would be recalled that on March 27, 2023, Justice W. I Kpochi imposed an interim injunction prohibiting Ayu from parading himself as the PDP’s National Chairman.
The Judge issued the order following an ex parte application by a member of the Party in Benue State, Terhide Utaan.
Delivering Judgement on the suit today, Justice Ikpambese, who is also the Chief Judge of Benue State said, “The first defendant’s (Ayu) Membership of the second defendant(PDP) elapsed with his failure to pay his Membership and subscription fee.
“The First defendant (Ayu) did not contest his suspension by the Igyorov Ward Executive, neither did he initiate any suit challenging his suspension. He has left the Court with no option than to believe that he has consented to his suspension.
“The Plaintiff has therefore proven his case, all the questions for determination have been resolved in favour of the plaintiff, he is entitled to all the reliefs sought. I so order.”
