Former PDP Governor Declares Intention To Vie For National Chairmanship

Former Governor of Benue State and immediate past lawmaker representing Benue North East District in the Senate, Dr. Gabriel Suswam, has officially declared his intention to succeed Dr. Iyorchia Ayu as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He announced his candidacy during a meeting with the Benue State Working Committee (SWC) of the party, led by Sir John Ngbede, at the party’s Secretariat in Makurdi.

According to posts on the verified social media handle of his Media Aide, Mr. Bede Bartholomew, Suswam entered the race to complete the tenure of Dr. Ayu, which was prematurely cut short by a court ruling. Sen. Suswam was warmly received by the SWC members, and he sought their support for his candidacy.

Sen. Suswam also addressed the Zonal Expanded Caucus of the PDP in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, where he informed members of his intention to run for the position of National Chairman. The meeting, convened by the Zonal Vice Chairman, Azua Ashongo, was attended by various stakeholders, including Sen. Suswam, who highlighted the importance of his candidacy for the party.

Bede’s post on social media provided insights into the gathering, stating, “Earlier today in Katsina-Ala, the PDP held its first Zonal Expanded Caucus for the year 2024 at the residence of Sen. Gabriel Suswam. The meeting, convened by the Zonal Vice Chairman, Azua Ashongo, had about all stakeholders in attendance including Sen. Suswam, who announced his interest in the National Chairmanship position of the party which by the law of the party is still domiciled in the North Central and Benue state in particular.”

The event was attended by distinguished personalities, including the PDP Benue 2023 gubernatorial candidate, Mr. Titus Uba, who received a special standing ovation upon arrival. Other notable figures present were member of the BOT, Mr. Margaret Icheen, the North Central Secretary, Maurice Tsav, former Minister, Prof. Nicholas Ada, member of the Benue State House of Assembly, Shima Prince Jiji, former National Assembly members, Bob Tyogh, Dr. Richard Grande, former governorship aspirants, Terkaa Ucha, Tertsea Gbiseh, the DG Zone ‘A’ 2023 Campaign Council, Dr. Paul Ubwa, and members of his council, among others.

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