Benue PDP nominates Ortom as BOT member

The Peoples Democratic Party  State Working Committee in Benue State has nominated a former governor of the state, Samuel Ortom, as a member of the party’s Board of Trustees.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Tim Nyor, and made available to journalists in Makurdi, the state capital, the decision came in the wake of the expiration of the tenure of previous members.

According to the party’s spokesman, in compliance with Sections 32(1)(g) and 32(4) of the PDP constitution, the nomination was announced via correspondence from the party secretariat to Ortom and signed by the party Secretary, Dan Nyikwagh.

The party noted that the experience and dedication of the former governor to the party made him the ideal candidate for the position.

“After careful deliberation, the SWC under the chairmanship of Rt Hon Ezekiel Awulu Adaji unanimously endorsed you for the position, recognising your invaluable contributions to the party, your exemplary leadership, and your commitment to the ideals and progress of the PDP,” the spokesman said in the statement.

The state working committee said the new role was expected to enhance the party’s influence and strategic direction, as it prepares for the upcoming elections.

The party expressed optimism that Ortom’s contributions to the BOT will strengthen the party’s cohesion in Benue and ensure that the interests of the state resonate within the national party framework.

“With this nomination, Chief Ortom is set to play a crucial role in shaping the policies and direction of the PDP, not only in Benue State but across Nigeria”, the statement partly read.

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