Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State
on Monday handed over the party structures to the state Governor, Samuel Ortom.
The party also made the governor its leader in the state.
State Chairman of PDP, Sir John Ngbede, announced the
decision of the leaders at an expanded caucus meeting held at the new Banquet Hall
of the Benue Peoples House in Makurdi.
Ngbede stated that with the development, the party had been
fused into one indivisible entity without factions.
He announced the constitution of an integration committee
which he said would ensure the unification of all members both old and new with
him as chairman and David Tsevende as secretary.
Other members of the committee, which cuts across the three
senatorial districts of the state, are Professor Jacob Omenka, Engr. Solomon
Agidani, Mr. Oklo Eneje, Jerry Iorhide,
Rt. Hon. Mzenda Iho, Mr. Solomon Kachina, Godwin Donko and Timothy Iorchor.
Former Senate President, David Mark, while speaking on the
occasion, said the leaders had mandated the governor to restructure the party
in order to accommodate all interests, particularly those of the members who
recently joined the party.
Senator Mark said it was also resolved that leaders and
members of PDP must work in unity so as to win the forthcoming elections.
Former Governor, Dr. Gabriel Suswam, announced that certain
party positions, including the party secretary, have been allocated to the governor
to accommodate his interest.
Ortom expressed his appreciation
to the leaders and the state executive committee of PDP for having confidence
in him, promising not to disappoint them.
He solicited support and assured the party that a level
playing ground would be provided for all aspirants.
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