Nigerian Concord Newspaper
The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom has appealed to his supporters and those of Senator Gabriel Suswam, to sheathe their swords and work towards maintaining peace and unity within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the state.
This was contained in a press statement signed and issued to journalists in Makurdi this morning by the former governor’s media Aide, Mr. Terver Akase.
The statement reads: “Chief Ortom says in politics, differing opinions and positions are inevitable, but the differences often serve to deepen the democratic process and contribute to enriching discourses within political parties.
“He points out that he and Senator Suswam share a long-standing friendship and mutual respect as leaders within the PDP and will always find amicable solutions to whatever political disagreements that may arise, by prioritizing the greater good of the party and its members.
“Chief Ortom calls on all stakeholders to remain committed and focused on the shared objectives and aspirations of PDP, as they have always done.
“He commends PDP members in the 23 local government areas of Benue State for their peaceful conduct in the recently concluded Ward Congresses of the party and expects them to exhibit the same spirit during the forthcoming Local Government and State Congresses.
“Chief Ortom further urges the party members to support the State Caretaker Committee of the party set up by the National Working Committee, to enable it succeed in its assignment”