Former Governor Samuel Ortom has appealed to his supporters and those of Gabriel Suswam to embrace peace and unity for the progress of the Peoples Democratic Party in Benue.

He said this in a statement by his media aide, Terver Akase, on Monday.

Mr Ortom urged their supporters to sheathe their swords and work towards maintaining peace and unity within the PDP.

“In politics, differing opinions and positions are inevitable, but the differences often serve to deepen the democratic process and contribute to enriching discourse within political parties,” he said.

The former governor said he had shared a long-standing friendship and mutual respect with Mr Suswam and would always find amicable solutions to political disagreements.

Mr Ortom further called on all stakeholders to remain committed and focused on PDP’s shared objectives and aspirations, as they have always done.

While commending  PDP members in the 23 LGAs of Benue for their peaceful conduct in the recently concluded ward congresses, Mr Ortom urged them to exhibit the same spirit during the forthcoming local government and state congresses.

He called on the party members to support the State Caretaker Committee of the party set up by the National Working Committee to enable it to succeed in its assignment.

The Benue chapter of PDP is enmeshed in a crisis, leading to the suspension and counter-suspension of top party officials. 

(NAN)