*sue for unity
By; NICHOLAS DEKERA, Kaduna
The National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Iyorchia Ayu and Vice Presidential candidate of the PDP Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Monday, charged the Benue Community in Kaduna to unite more for the party ahead of 2023 elections.
Senator Ayu who was accompanied by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, PDP guber flagbearer for Kaduna 2023, Honorable Isa Ashiru Kudan and Senator Liyel Imoke said, “I am grateful that within few hours of notice, the Benue Community in Kaduna have come out in this large numbers to receive me, it shows your passion for me and the PDP as the largest political party in Africa.
“The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party will ensure an enabling environment for all people to operate. All of you that dwell in Kaduna among other citizens are indeed indigenes of Kaduna State and must rally round the PDP gubernatorial candidate, Ashiru Kudan. I hand over Ashiru to you and at the same time, 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 added .
On the purported PDP crisis, Ayu maintained that, ” there is no crisis in PDP, the train is moving, those who are not on the train should pls join,” he said.
Also speaking, Vice Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party and Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa hailed the Benue Community for the reception, stressing that the achivements of the People’s Democratic Party since 1999 are outstanding, stressing that the party hopes to revamp and revitalize those wasted years of productivity.
Earlier, the President Benue Community in Kaduna State, Chief Paul Wachihi, expressed optimism in the leadership style of their son, Senator Dr. iyochia Ayu.
According to him, Benue Community in Kaduna is solidly backing the PDP under the leadership of Ayu to deliver Nigeria from the litany of hardship experienced across the country.
” The mammoth crowd you see here is an indication of the Benue Community’s resolution to work with our son, we have faith in his capabilities and we are happy to receive him.” Wachihi stressed.
