Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State in North Central Nigeria has assured Nigerians that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP will present a leadership that will take the country out of it’s current socio-economic pains.
Governor Ortom gave this assurance when he received former President of the Senate and a PDP presidential aspirant, Senator Bukola Saraki who was in the state to canvass support from delegates ahead of the party’s presidential primaries.
The Governor expressed confidence in the ability of Senator Saraki to fix multiple challenges facing the country if given the opportunity.
He described Saraki as a politician who has distinguished himself and is known for defending the course of justice and fairness.
Governor Ortom commended Saraki for the peaceful manner he has been going about his campaign and urged him to maintain a harmonious working relationship with other presidential aspirants.
The Governor acknowledged how the former President of the Senate identified with the state in its trying moments, adding that the former Senate President has distinguished himself as a true friend of the state.
Senator Bukola Saraki had traced the history of his presidential ambition to Benue State where he made his formal declaration in Makurdi the state capital.
He said Nigeria needs a courageous leader that has the capacity to deal with issues stressing that he will be firm in tackling insecurity and will address the injustices meted out to citizens by the current APC led administration.
Saraki maintained that Nigeria is at a defining moment in its history and needed a president that could unite the country, stressing that “Without unity, there cannot be progress.”
While lamenting on the state of insecurity that has engulfed the nation, he pointed out that the next president must be bold and courageous to address every injustice.
He called on the delegates to support him to emerge the party’s presidential candidate, pointing out that it was high time Nigerians supported someone from the North-Central region to lead the nation.
The State Chairman of PDP, Sir John Ngbede who spoke on behalf of the delegates prayed God to grant Senator Saraki success in his aspiration.
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