From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
Members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, under the aegis of Concerned Benue PDP Stakeholders on Thursday, endorsed former Benue State Governor and Senator of the Federal Republic, Sen. Gabriel Suswam for the position of National Chairman of the party.
The stakeholders comprised of former national and state assembly members, former appointees of government who are still members of the party, chairmen of the party from the 23 LGAs, elders as well as women and youths from across the state.
Speaking during the endorsement rally held at Hallidays hotel Makurdi, the Benue State capital, convener of the group, former speaker pro- tempore House of Representatives, Mr. Terngu Tsegba, said the stakeholders decided to endorse Sen.Suswam because he is “a party man who has distinguished himself as an intellectual of high repute”.
He added that the former governor is the “best man” for the job of chairman of the PDP because he understands the constitution of the party and will instill confidence and discipline amongst members at all levels.
“We want to stand solidly behind the aspiration of senator Suswam. We believe Suswam will restore discipline because he understands the working of the party constitution.
“Before now, there is disciplines but it has been erupted. Under Suswam the party would not be controlled by outsiders. People who worked openly against the party in the last elections and nothing happens, but under Suswam such thing will not happen”, Tsegba said.
Earlier, the zonal secretary of the party, Mr. Maurice Tsav said, the North Central zone leadership of the party has indicated interest in the candidature of ex-governor Gabriel Suswam.
He disclosed that the governor of plateau State, Caleb Mutfang has already endorsed senator Suswam, adding that at the appropriate time, he would be presented to the entire zone of the country for him to be elected as national chairman.
Speaking on behalf of the party chairmen in the 23 LGAs, PDP chairman for Ukum LGA, Mr. Abraham Utov, said they have unanimously endorsed Senator Suswam as the national chairman of the party because he understands local and grassroots politics.
