Nigerian Concord Newspaper
Otukpo, the capital of Benue South Senatorial District, came to a standstill today as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senatorial Candidate for the zone, Senator Patrick Abba Moro, officially flagged off his campaign.
The party’s leader in the state, Chief Samuel Ortom, members of the State Executive Committee, and other prominent PDP figures and party members across the zone thronged St. Andrew’s Primary School Field, Otukpo, which was filled to capacity.
A major highlight of the rally was the presence of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other political parties from the zone, who unanimously adopted Senator Abba Moro as their consensus candidate for the 2027 elections. Also, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Zone C, Barrister John Ochoga, joined the PDP with his teeming supporters.
Speaking at the event, the Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State for the 2027 election, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN, commended the people of Zone C and congratulated Senator Moro for earning the trust and support of his constituents through selfless service in the Senate.
He described as unfortunate the neglect the zone has suffered under the current administration in the state, despite the unprecedented resources received from the Federation Account over the past three years.
The former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice who was joined on stage by his running mate, Dr. Oyije Ochaekiti Ogbenjuwa, assured the people of Zone C that their needs would be adequately addressed, if they vote PDP into power in 2027.
Earlier, Senator Moro berated the present administration in the state for failing the people despite receiving over ₦35 billion monthly at the state level. He accused Governor Hyacinth Alia of deliberately denying Zone C meaningful development projects for nearly four years, arguing that such a government does not deserve a second term.
Also speaking, the leader of the PDP in the state, Chief Samuel Ortom, commended the people of Zone C for standing firmly with the PDP and endorsing Senator Abba Moro and other candidates of the party ahead of next year’s elections.
Chief Ortom expressed confidence that a PDP administration led by Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa would address the challenges facing the people and restore hope across the state if elected in the next polls.
A highlight of the rally was the presentation of party flags to Senator Moro, as well as the PDP’s House of Representatives and State Assembly candidates in the zone by the Benue State Chairman of the party, Rt. Hon. Ezekiel Adaji.
Other dignitaries at the rally included the PDP Senatorial Candidate for Benue North-West, Dr Mrs Eunice Ortom, and the party’s candidate for Benue North-East Senatorial District, Hon. Thomas Tyolumun Unongo.