G-5 Wants Every PDP Member Protected – Ortom Says In Port Harcourt
A member of the aggrieved governors on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), also known as G-5, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, has declared that their position is to ensure that the interest of all members of the party was protected.
Ortom, who stated this Friday night, November 18th, 2022 in his brief remarks during a state banquet organised by the Rivers State Government in honour of members of the G-5 who are in Port Harcourt to flag-off PDP campaigns in the State ahead of the 2023 polls, the G-5 Governors believe in the rule of law and due process.
In his words, “Let me reiterate the commitment of the G-5. We are committed to ensuring equity, fairness and justice for all Nigerians. We believe in the rule of law and due process. Whatever is happening in the party now, is for us to ensure that every member of PDP is protected”.
Ortom however, said that the G-5 aggrieved governors are not opposed to reconciliation but insisted that the reconciliation must be based on equity, fairness and justice, stressing that anything less than that will not be accepted by them.
The Benue Governor commended the people of Rivers State for supporting Governor Wike, saying that the Rivers Governor was a bridge builder in the country.
Ortom further said; “I want to commend you for standing with our brother Governor Wike and supporting him and giving him the courage and the confidence to be a bridge builder, not just for Rivers State but for our country Nigeria.
“I congratulate him for the numerous works and achievements he has recorded for Rivers people. I also congratulate him for using the commissioning of projects to unite our country Nigeria,” he entused.
While appreciating the warm reception and hospitality accorded them, Governor Ortom particularly thanked Governor Wike and the people of Rivers State for identifying with Benue State in its trying moments.
He added; “I also thank you for standing with us at all times. You and Rivers’ people for supporting us in times of our distress, speaking for us and standing with us. What I can say as Governor of Benue State is that God will bless you and God will bless Rivers State”.
