By Aare Abiodun Oluwarotimi
A Frontline People’s Democratic Party national chairmanship aspirants, Engineer Conrad Terhile Utaan has congratulated the immediate past governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, PhD on his inauguration as a member of the party’s Board of Trustees representing Benue state.
In a congratulatory message he personally signed and made available to journalists this morning, Engineer Utaan equally expressed hope in the seven-man Reconciliation Committee of the party headed by a former Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki, stressing that the committee will put PDP on the path to resurgence.
The statement reads:
I, Engr. Utaan Terhide Conrad, FNSE, MNIEEE, wish to congratulate His Excellency, Chief Samuel Ortom, the Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State and the immediate past Governor of the state, on his inauguration as a distinguished member of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of our great party.
Chief Ortom’s membership of the PDP BOT attests to his commitment, visionary leadership, and invaluable contributions to the PDP. I am confident that he will bring his wealth of experience to bear, and his presence on the BOT will serve as a catalyst for the continued growth, stability, and unity of the PDP across the country.
I also commend the leadership of the PDP for taking a bold and commendable step towards reconciliation and renewal by establishing a 7-member Reconciliation Committee, headed by the former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki.
This initiative demonstrates the party’s sincere commitment to healing internal divisions, fostering unity among members, and laying a solid foundation for a robust and resilient PDP. I believe that such proactive measures will invigorate our party’s structures, rekindle the enthusiasm of our members, and position the PDP for greater success in the near future.
As a dedicated member of the party, I remain hopeful that these strategic steps will usher in a new era of cohesion, purpose, and renewed vigour. I am confident that, with unity of purpose, inclusive dialogue, and steadfast commitment, the PDP will continue to be a formidable force for democracy, good governance, and Nigeria’s socio-economic development.
I wish to reaffirm my unalloyed loyalty and commitment to our party’s ideals and objectives. I encourage other party members in the 36 states and the FCT to remain resilient, ready to sacrifice, and willing to make concessions towards repositioning the PDP as the preferred platform for Nigeria’s progress and prosperity.