The National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, has charged the Benue community in Kaduna state to be united for the PDP ahead of the 2023 elections.
Senator Ayu, accompanied by the PDP Vice-Presidential candidate, Ifeanyi Okowa, and the PDP gubernatorial flag bearer for Kaduna, Honorable Ashiru Kudan, expressed their gratitude to the community for receiving them within short notice.
Earlier today in Kaduna for Atiku/Okowa 2023 Presidential campaign rally. I want to thank you Kaduna for your love and resilience to stay put despite the attempts that were made to sabotage the gathering.
I must also commend the security for a good work done.
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— Iyorchia Ayu (@iyorchiayu) October 17, 2022
“We are grateful that within few hours of notice, the Benue community in Kaduna has come out in this large number to receive me. It shows your passion for me and the PDP as the largest political party in West Africa.
“The leadership of the PDP will ensure a clementine environment for all people to operate.
“All who dwell in Kaduna among other citizens are indeed indigenes of the state and must rally round the PDP gubernatorial Candidate Ashiru Kudan.
“I hand over Ashiru to you and, hand over you to Ashiru. You must work together for victory next year, and I am sure he will appreciate your support with appointments,” Ayu mentioned.
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On the PDP crisis, Ayu maintained that there is no crisis in PDP. The train is moving, and those yet to join should kindly do so.
Also, the Vice-Presidential candidate of the party and Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, hailed the Benue community for the reception.
He stressed that the achievement of the PDP since 1999 is excellent. He added that; the party hopes to revamp and revitalise those wasted years of productivity.
Earlier, the President of the Benue community in Kaduna, Chief Comrade Paul Wachihi, expressed optimism about the leadership style of their son, Senator Dr. Iyorchia Ayu.
According to him, the Benue community in Kaduna is solidly backing the PDP under the leadership of Ayu to deliver Nigeria.
“The mammoth crowd you see here shows the Benue community’s resolution to work with our son, we have faith in his capabilities, and we are happy to receive him,” Wachihi emphasised.
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