Local Government chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State have endorsed Engr Terhide Utaan, as the sole nominee for the national championship of the party to replace Dr Iyorchia Ayu.
At a news conference in Makurdi on Wednesday, the leader of the group, who is the PDP Chairman of Katsina-Ala local government area, Mr Terseer Adigo, noted that for the party to rediscover its true identity and take back its pride of place, Engr Utaan is the best option.
“As provided in section 47(6) of the PDP constitution 2017 as amended, the replacement for Dr Ayu must come from Benue State, to reinforce our great party’s commitment to equity, justice and fairness as the core principles upon which the party stands.”
Mr Adigo explained that Dr Ayu’s replacement has to come from Benue North West senatorial district, hence the candidature of Engr Utaan, who is in the same senatorial district with Ayu is apt.
In their separate remarks, the PDP Chairman from Okpokwu local Government, Mr Chris Okpabi and Mr Paul Tion, all pledged their support to Utaan’s candidature, saying the zoning has favoured him.
They called on former Governor Gabriel Suswam and others who are not from Benue North West to shelve their ambition and support Engr Utaan to clinch the position of National Chairman of the party.
