Former Benue state Governor Joins race to become PDP Chairman

March 17, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Senator Gabriel Suswam, the former governor of Benue State, has launched his candidature for the Peoples Democratic Party’s national chairperson.

According to Suswam, he is running for the position to finish the term of expelled Dr Iyorchia Ayu, who he claims is from Benue state and the North Central area.

Suswam announced this on Friday in Katsina-Ala, when he met with the Benue North East PDP extended caucus to notify them of his plans.

He stated that he consulted with and gained approval from state party leaders such as his successor, Samuel Ortom, former Senate President David Mark, Senate minority leader Abba Moro, and the PDP’s State Working Committee.

He informed the caucus that the party’s constitution and precedent had granted the north central, particularly Benue, the right to complete Senator Ayu’s tenure, which had been cut short by a court of law.

Suswam stated that as a devoted and loyal member of the party, he has always supported it and is ready to unify and mobilize for the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

He urged everyone to put aside their differences from the previous general elections and work together as a family to propel the party forward, emphasizing that the PDP is still the only viable platform capable of leading Nigeria to a bright future.

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