By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has declared that the People’s Democratic party, PDP, in state is waxing stronger following arrays of defection from the opposition political parties into the party.
Ortom who spoke at the Government House Makurdi during the Party’s expanded caucus meeting, Implored members to remain steadfast, even as he tasked them to open their arms to receive the defectors.
The Governor posited that the vote of confidence passed on him would spur him to do more for the people of the state, stating that the decision of the party has strengthened and encouraged him.
Ortom enjoined governorship aspirants on the platform of the party to work together for interest of the PDP devoid of parochial interest.
Earlier in his remarks, the State Chairman of the party, Mr John Ngbede said the party has total confidence in the ability of the Governor to lead the party to victory in the 2023 general elections.
He contended that those aspiring to govern Benue State on the Party’s platform has the task of ensuring that the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law is sustained to stamp out insecurity and avoid foreigners to occupy the Benue valley.
