From Henry Ibya, Makurdi
Immediate past governor of Benue State and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Samuel Ortom, has tasked Benue people to compare his administration and the present government’s performance.
This, he said, will help them decide which party to follow in the next general election.
Dr Ortom, represented by the State Vice Chairman of the PDP, Mr Adzua Ashongo, made the call during the burial ceremony of the PDP State Youth Leader, Atondo Ibya (Jahman) in Mbayegh, Ushongo Local Government Area.
He lamented that the price of petroleum products, which is the major driver of the economy, has doubled under the present administration, causing untold hardship to citizens.
The immediate past governor noted that the prices of goods, especially consumables, have tripled, making life unbearable for Nigerians.
He urged the people to recall the good governance of the PDP administration and compare it with the present government’s performance, saying this will help them make informed decision in the next general election.
The PDP leader assured that his party will learn from its mistakes when it bounces back to power in 2027 and promised to support the family of the deceased youth leader.
The State Chairman of PDP, Ezekiel Adaji, described the deceased as an honest and trustworthy person who controlled youths of the party in an orderly manner.
Several speakers, including the PDP National Chairmanship aspirant, Conrad Utaan, former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mike Aondoakaa, SAN, and National Ex-official of the PDP, Tera Mue, among others, expressed grief over the death of the young leader and promised to stand with his family.
The District Head of Mbayegh, Nathaniel Hoyo, urged the community to pray to stop the trend of young people dying in the area.
Bishop Terkula Tule, in a sermon, warned politicians against trusting in positions instead of looking up to God in humility, accusing the political class of stealing the commonwealth meant for development.
