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What G-5 Governors want, by Gov. Ortom

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Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom says the main thrust of the desire of the five governors in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP known as G-5 is to ensure justice, equity and fairness in Nigeria.

Governor Ortom spoke on Friday in Enugu during a banquet just as the the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar welcomed reports that the G5 are favourably disposed to the resolution of the issues with the PDP candidate.

He expressed his commitment to a negotiation that will resolve the crisis of confidence and pave the way  for a much stronger and united PDP.

The former Vice President of Nigeria, noted that never at any time of the differences were the doors shut to Governor Wike and his group.

He enjoined every leader of the party and their supporters irrespective of their leanings to be open-minded and support the process of resolution of the extant issues.

At the banquet and command performance put together by the Enugu State Government for members of the G-5 Governors who are in the state to flag off the party’s campaign ahead of the 2023 elections, Ortom stated that having travelled to many countries of the world and seen how orderly things are done, it was their desire and passion to see that such was replicated here so that Nigerians can be proud of their country.

He maintained that their insistence on the right thing being done in the PDP and the country at large was not because of their personal interest but for the interest other Nigerians and their belief in the rule of law and due process.

According to Governor Ortom, God has blessed Nigeria with both human and material resources,  noting that what was needed was for the people to come together irrespective of party and religious sentiments to make it, not just as the giant of Africa but that of the world.

He pointed out that by the grace of God, the PDP would win all elections next year to enable the party carry out the task of rescuing the country from the APC and expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Enugu state for giving them a rousing welcome.

The other Governors who were in attendance at the banquet were Barrister Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Okezie Ikpeazu, Abia and the host Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.

The five Governors will join the Enugu state chapter of the PDP to officially flag off campaigns for the 2023 polls in the State.

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