Governor Samuel Ortom has been elected as candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in next year’s general election by delegates from the seven local government areas that make up Benue North West.
A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nathaniel Ikyur indicated that Stakeholders from the zone had endorsed the governor in March this year to contest the Senate seat
Reacting shortly after he was declared winner by the returning officer for the election at the Benue Peoples House, Makurdi, Governor Ortom expressed appreciation to the people of the zone for always standing by him.
He said he was pleased to be given another opportunity to serve the state at the Senate at the expiration of his tenure as governor.
According to the Governor, the people of the State, especially the people of Benue North-West, have demonstrated an uncommon support for him, pointing out that “I have nothing to pay back than to remain their loyal servant, to give all to their service, ” Governor Ortom stated.
The Governor also pledged his commitment to continue doing his best in service to the people of the State.
“The interest of the people will always be my priority.”
He commended the successes recorded in the conduct of the party’s primary elections into the State Assembly and House of Representatives, stressing that it was the result of the series of meetings and consultations that were held to guarantee the success of the primaries.
While commending the electoral panels for carrying out a diligent exercise, he noted that no aspirant who lost out protested because the exercise was free and transparent.
