National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, has paid homage to the acting Och’Idoma, Engr George Edeh, in his Palace in Otukpo, Local Government Area of Benue State.
Ayu said he was in the acting Och’Idoma’s Palace to formally inform him that he was elected National Chairman of the biggest political party in West Africa and to seek his royal blessings.
While condoling the Acting Och’Idoma and the entire Idoma nation over the hunting expedition embarked upon by the former Och’Idoma, Dr. Elias Ikoyi Obekpa, Ayu prayed that the blessings he left behind continue to abide in the Palace.
The PDP National Chairman noted that, as an opposition party in the country, he has a herculean task of regrouping all party leaders to position the party in such a way that it will wrestle power from the APC and better the life of Nigerians.
Senator Ayu who paid glowing tributes to Governor Samuel Ortom describing him as “the Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces that led his team to victory,” stressed that all Benue sons worked as a team and expressed hope that they will continue in that manner to ensure more wins for Benue.
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In his response, the Acting Och’Idoma, HRM, Engr George Edeh congratulated the National Chairman on his victory as National Chairman of the PDP, saying leadership comes from God and prayed He gives him the wisdom to succeed.
The Acting Och’Idoma who advised the PDP National Chairman to lead with the fear of God, assured him of the support and blessings of the Idoma Area Traditional Council, pointing out that his success will be for the benefit of all.
Speaking, Governor Samuel Ortom pledged the support of his administration to the traditional institution and for the emergence of a successor to the Och’Idoma who had gone on hunting expedition.