Hordes of supporters of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the weekend, turned out enmasse to witness the official flag-off of the campaign of the Senate Minority Leader and PDP candidate for Benue South Senatorial District, Senator Abba Moro, in Otukpo local government area of Benue State.
Speaking at the event, Leader of the PDP and former Governor of the state, Chief Samuel Ortom, urged party supporters and the people of Benue South to unite and vote for Senator Moro and all PDP candidates.
“This election is an opportunity to choose credible leadership, progress, accountability, and meaningful development. Let us stand united, support our candidates, and cast our votes for the party that represents our collective hopes and aspirations”, Ortom said.
On his part, the PDP Governorship Candidate, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, (SAN), called on people of the state to unite and vote for the party’s candidates.
Chief Aondoakaa urged the electorates to rally behind the PDP, describing it as a team committed to good governance, accountability, development, and meaningful progress.
State Chairman of the party, Rt. Hon. Ezekiel Awulu Adaji, commended Chief Ortom; Senator Abba Moro; the PDP Governorship Candidate, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, (SAN); members of the campaign organisation; National and State Assembly candidates of the party; volunteers as well as traditional and community stakeholders whose presence, solidarity, and commitment have further strengthened the party’s resolve to pursue a campaign that is issue-based, peaceful, inclusive, and focused on the genuine interests of the people.
Senator Moro, who also spoke at the event, observed that his re-election bid is not merely a quest for another term in office but a renewed commitment to the people and an opportunity to build on the progress already achieved.
He emphatically stated that the Alia-led administration has completely failed the people of Benue South Senatorial District, challenging the government to provide concrete evidence of its achievements, backed by factual figures showing what has accrued to the state treasury over the past three years.
Drawing on his experience, dedication, and clear understanding of the needs of the people, Senator Moro stated that he has sponsored about 16 bills and moved 16 motions on the floor of the National Assembly, while attracting notable projects to all the nine local government areas in Zone C, alongside numerous other interventions.
A major highlight of the occasion was the presentation of party flags by the State Chairman to four National Assembly candidates and eleven State House of Assembly candidates of the party.
Also present at the event were the PDP senatorial candidates for Benue North-West and Benue North-East, Dr. (Mrs.) Eunice Ortom and Hon. Thomas Tyolumun Unongo, respectively.
