Benue state Gov. Samuel Ortom, has concluded plans to receive the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar and his entourage in Benue state tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 26.
The Governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase said Benue is ready to give the former Vice President a rousing reception as a sign of the love majority of the people have for him.
He expressed confidence in the ability of Atiku Abubakar to give the leadership that Nigeria needs at a time the country is passing through difficulties occasioned by impunity.
Ortom noted that in the last two years, the people of Benue State and other parts of the Middle Belt have witnessed the worst era of attacks and loss of lives in the history of the region.
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He said he was optimistic that an Atiku presidency will wipe away the tears of the people and restore their human dignity.
The Governor urged thousands of PDP supporters from all parts of the state to come out in their numbers to receive Atiku Abubakar at IBB Square, Makurdi.
