By Jude Opara, Abuja
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa state, Hon. David Ombugadu has said that in all situations, he as a loyal party man will abide by the decision of the party.
Ombugadu who reacting to incessant calls by some stakeholders that he should throw his hat into the ring for the chairmanship position of the PDP said while he fells humbled by the calls, he would only wait for the party to decide on the next line of action.
He further said the calls signify the fact that his antecedents are those of a leader who has the strength and humility to serve and work with all interest groups in the main opposition party.
“I feel humbled that much of these calls emphasize our antecedents, especially with keen references to our creativity, stamina, innovation, the populist enthusiasm that was aroused as well as the dividends of democracy that our mandate yielded all over Nasarawa state; worthy attestations from the good people of Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/ Wamba Federal Constituency whom I represented between 2011-2019 and the very positive impacts of our keen pursuit of the gubernatorial ticket of Nasarawa state in 2019 and 2023 remain very relevant.
“All of us, and even our political foes know that the PDP is an organic, organized, and structured political party that believes in the principle of federal character, justice, equity, and fairness in Nigeria. These calls are in line with the people-focused constitution of our great party, and I believe strongly that it is borne out of patriotism and love for democracy.
“In view of the fact that I have a lot to offer and have always responded to clarion calls by our people to serve in different capacities, I’ll like to inform the general public that though my hat is not in the ring, I have heard your voices loud and clear but I have not succumbed yet to the calls to run for the position of National Chairman of our party.
“Please do not feel disappointed but let me restate that when duty calls for me to undertake any other assignment for our party, I will not hesitate to serve; suffice to say that I remain loyal to our party and its leadership at all levels.
“As things stand, I want to thank our leaders and party loyalists who endorsed the various calls and would urge them to keep hope alive because surely, a better future awaits our party despite the current challenges”.
He equally thanked members of the Board of Trustees (BoT) as well as other organs of the party for their efforts in reshaping the once ruling party.
