The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Benue state has described the state’s Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law as the only antidote against invasion and occupation of Benue land.
State Chairman of the party, Mr. John Ngbede, stated this on Tuesday, at the expanded caucus meeting of the PDP held in Government House, Makurdi.
Ngbede assured that all gubernatorial aspirants on its platform have an enormous task to ensure that the law prohibiting open grazing in the State is sustained.
The state PDP also passed a vote of confidence on Governor Samuel Ortom and reaffirmed support for him as leader of the party in the State.
Mr.Ngbede moved the motion for the vote of confidence on the Governor and was chorused by all other caucus members in the affirmative.
Mr. Ngbede stated that the PDP has total confidence in the ability of the Governor to lead the party to victory in the 2023 general election.
In response, Governor Samuel Ortom, expressed happiness that the PDP is waxing stronger with the array of defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other political parties into the PDP.
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Ortom urged members of PDP to remain steadfast and faithful, even as he urged them to open their arms and receive those coming from opposition parties.
He said he derives his strength and courage from the support from Benue people, saying he remains committed and spurred to do more for Benue people following the new vote of confidence on him.
Governor Ortom charged gubernatorial aspirants of the PDP to continue to work together by promoting the interest of the party above personal interests, saying he is proud of them.
He tasked all the aspirants on the need for regular meetings, stressing that he would allow the people to decide who will fly the party’s flag for the 2023 guber election.
At the meeting, National Technical Officer of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP from Benue State, Mr. David Mzer, briefed the expanded caucus on the coming e-registration exercise of the party.
