From Attah Ede, Makurdi
Ahead of the National Executive Committee and Board of Trustees meeting of the main- opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), slated for April 18, some leaders of the party in the north central region under the platform of North Central PDP Stakeholders Forum, have again, endorsed former governor of Benue State, Senator Gabriel Suswam for the position of national chairman of PDP.
The endorsement event took place at Ibeto Grand Hotel Abuja Monday, with several prominent political leaders and other stakeholders in attendance.
The event further attracted former and serving members of the State and National Assembly, former ministers, appointees and party elders women and youths, and observers from the zone.
Speaking during the occasion, former senator representing Benue north west, Sen. Emmanuel Yisa Orker-Jev alluded that, in line with the constitution of the party, it was only right to return the position of the national chairman to Benue State.
He maintained that the chairmanship position currently subsists in Benue after the unfortunate suspension of the National Chairman Sen. Dr. Iyorchia Ayu about a year ago.
Also, a former minister from Plateau State, Dr. Damishi Sango totally threw his weight behind Senator Suswam and aligned with the submissions of Sen. Orker Jev.
He expressed confidence in the ability and capacity of Sen. Suswam, saying that with Suswam as National Chairman, the party will be revived in no distance time.
Those who spoke from the Seven States and the FCT, Abuja that make up the North Central zone were unanimous in their speeches and said the choice of Senator Gabriel Suswam was a wise one.
Thereafter, Sen. Orker Jev moved for the endorsement of Senator Gabriel Suswam as the candidate of the North Central zone for the position of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, and was seconded by ten others.
The convener of the group, former Benue Governorship aspirant and business mogul,. Dr Paul Ubwa who gave a vote of thanks, said Suswam is not new to the PDP.
However , the national chairmanship aspirant was absent during the event.
