PDP will bounce back to power in 2027, ex-governor Ortom declares

The former governor of Benue State and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the State, Dr. Samuel Ortom has declared that the party will bounce back to power in 2027 general election.

Speaking while hosting the G-14 group and other PDP critical stakeholders from the 14 Local Government Areas in Zone A and B parts of the State in his Judges Quarters residence in Makurdi, the immediate past governor described as ‘political mischief’, speculations making the round that he was planning to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of 2027 general election.

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He reaffirmed his commitment to the PDP, while calling on all stakeholders to strengthen and unite the party in order to reclaim power in 2027.

He said the PDP could only reclaim power when members are willing to unite, rebuild and show commitment, stressing that he wouldn’t be contesting personally for any political office, but, he would stand solidly behind the party’s candidates to record victories.

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Ortom advised PDP aspirants to consult widely and not be discouraged by the wave of defections to the ruling party.
In his remarks, the leader of the PDP G-14, Dr. Laha Dzever, who spoke on behalf of the forum, pledged continued support and loyalty to Chief Ortom, appreciating what he described as his purposeful leadership.

Also speaking, the State Deputy Chairman of the PDP, Hon. Azua Ashongo, advised stakeholders in the various local government areas to present only credible candidates for the next elections.

He noted that this was necessary to ensure the party’s victory and to sustain Chief Ortom’s efforts to strengthen the PDP. Ashongo also commended Ortom for his sacrifices for the party and urged others to emulate his example.

In the same vein, Ambassador Chive Kaave assured Chief Ortom of the commitment of Zone A members of the party to align with his plans to return the party to power and promote development. Senator Fred Orti gave similar assurances on behalf of Zone B.

Others who spoke included Rt. Hon. William Ortyom, representing PDP members in the Benue State House of Assembly; Hon. Simon Anyamkande, for PDP chairmen in the 14 Tiv-speaking local governments, Mrs. Veronica Gajir, for women and Joel Iyua Kôrinjô, for the youths.

The meeting was attended by serving and former members of the PDP National Executive Committee, former members of the Board of Trustees, local government party chairmen, national delegates, former aspirants, former government appointees, former council chairmen, National Assembly aspirants, members of the State Working Committee, and other party officials and stakeholders.

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