▪︎Ortom says imposition is undemocratic
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Iyorchia Ayu said the party under his leadership would not give room for imposition of candidates.
Ayu’s position was shared by the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, who declared that imposition of candidates was undemocratic and would not augur well for the party in 2023.
Ayu spoke on Saturday,11th December, 2021 at the Benue Peoples House in Makurdi while addressing stakeholders of the PDP during his first visit to the state as National Chairman of the PDP.
He stated that during his tenure, whoever emerged as candidate for any elective position would be protected, pointing out that he had a competent team that had been carefully elected for the enormous task ahead.
The former Senate President charged party faithful to go back to their wards and work hard to ensure victory for the PDP in all elections in 2023.
He assured Nigerians that the party would rescue Nigeria from APC’s misrule.
Ayu acknowledged the support shown to him before and after his emergence by Governor Ortom, Senator David Mark and other critical stakeholders, saying it was an indication of a united Benue.
He said with the commitment shown by leaders who stood behind him for his election, it was a clear indication that Benue could win anytime but “when we fight against each other, victory will elude us.”
Ayu pledged the commitment of the National Working Committee of the PDP towards rescuing and rebuilding Nigeria, stressing that the party was poised to reclaim power at the centre in 2023.
Governor Samuel Ortom in a remark, corroborated Ayu’s position against imposition of candidates, saying transparency, justice and equity should be allowed to play out, even as he encouraged consensus arrangement.
The Governor advised the NWC of the PDP to work as a team in order to ensure victory for the party at all levels in 2023, saying the APC’s failure was an opportunity for the PDP to reclaim their position and rebuild Nigeria.
While thanking Senator David Mark and other Northern leaders for standing firm to ensure the emergence of Ayu, Governor Ortom announced that the PDP in Benue would be receiving other ranking politicians into its fold in the days ahead.
Former Senate President, Senator David Mark acknowledged the degree of responsibility the nation had placed on the PDP, saying the party had no excuse but to succeed.
He prayed God to grant Ayu the wisdom and courage to lead the party in the right direction, saying Benue people would reciprocate the gesture by standing firmly behind him.
Senator Ayu and other members of the NWC of the PDP were later decorated in the Benue unity attires by Governor Samuel Ortom and other top government officials.
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