
The All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Benue State, Chief Dr Samuel Ortom and his running mate, Engr Benson Abounu as well as their entire campaign organization wishes to express appreciation to stakeholders in the state for the warm reception accorded them during rallies across the state.
Chief Dr Ortom and Engr Abounu also expressed appreciation to almighty God for his protection over them and their entourage throughout the state wide tour and for giving them the resources and capacity to go round.
The candidates acknowledged the role of the APC leader in the state and Senate Minority leader, Senator Dr George Akume, his counterpart in the Benue North East Senatorial District, Senator Chief Dr Engr Barnabas Gemade, the state working, ward and local government executive committees as well as all candidates of the party in the success of the rallies and expressed gratitude to them.
Chief Dr Ortom and Engr Abounu also noted the role of a former APC governorship aspirant, Chief Akange Audu and appreciated his contributions.
The organization thanked traditional rulers, APC chieftains, those who dumped other parties for the APC and supporters for the various sacrifices made in hosting them.
It appreciated state and national assemblies’ members and candidates of the party, associations, unions, groups, students, youths and women who turned out in large numbers to receive them.
The role of the entire entourage particularly drivers, security operatives, entertainers and media practitioners was noted, acknowledged and appreciated.
Chief Dr Ortom and Engr Abounu said they were overwhelmed with the goodwill, love, and warmth accorded them as demonstrated through testimonies, entertainment, and gifts given to them.
A statement signed by Mr Tahav Agerzua, Media Adviser of the Ortom/Abounu Governorship Organization quoted the APC governorship candidate and his running mate as praying that the almighty God would reward everyone who made sacrifices and Investment in the governorship project.