PDP: Ortom ensures victory in Benue by distributing 46 campaign vehicles
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state distributed 46 branded vehicles to members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of Benue state distributed 46 branded vehicles to members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, State Campaign Council members, and Local Government Campaign Committees ahead of the upcoming elections, boasting that the PDP was poised to sweep the state elections.
The Governor, who also serves as Chairman of the State Campaign Council, promised that the party would not leave anything to chance, urging all members to work hard to ensure that their respective polling units were delivered.
The Governor urged members of the party to ensure rancour-free campaigns in their areas during a meeting of the State Campaign Council members, party candidates, State Working Campaign Committees, Local Government Party Chairmen, Council Chairmen, and Local Government Coordinators of the Party held in Makurdi.
He warned members of his party against engaging in a campaign of slander and acrimony, claiming that because the party had no rival in the state, victory at the polls was guaranteed.
He said “we are embarking on campaign of issues, because we have done well as a government and party so we will convincingly win the election in Benue state because we have no rivals.”
The Governor, who frowned at the opposition party’s use of posters to deface the major roundabout leading into the state despite repeated warnings that the area had been leased out to an organization that had branded the roundabout, advised those responsible to stop.
He also expressed concern about the manner in which the opposition was removing PDP campaign posters in the state, warning that those responsible should be prepared to face the law if apprehended.
He enjoined all political parties in the state to refrain from any action that could inflame the polity and instead conduct their campaigns in accordance with the established rules, assuring that his government would provide a level playing field for all political parties to conduct their political activities in the state.
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