2019: It’s time for Atiku to be President – Gov. Ortom

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has said that the time has come for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to become president of Nigeria

The governor made the declaration when he hosted a delegation named North Central Women Unite for Atiku

Governor Ortom who is the north-central cordinator of Atiku/Obi presidential campaign Organization made the comment at Government House, Makurdi, on Tuesday, December 11, during a courtesy call on him by the North Central Women Unite for Atiku, led by its president, Mrs. Dorcas Din.

He said it is time for Atiku to lead Nigeria, stressing that all things were working towards the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate’s success.

According to the governor, Atiku has the capacity to provide purposeful leadership for Nigerians as well as dethrone economic sabotage and imminent collapse of institutions under the present administration.

He noted that it was hypocritical and deceitful for the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government to demonize opposition members by sending anti-graft agencies after them, “only for the same people to become saints whenever they join the APC.”

Governor Ortom tasked the women on prayers and works that would ensure the victory of PDP in all elections next year.

He acknowledged the commitment of the women to the Atiku project, saying their powerful delegation was an indication that the north-central is poised to ensure massive votes for PDP in the coming elections.

While assuring the women of the support of his administration to ensure resounding victory for Atiku, himself and other PDP candidates, Governor Ortom stated that when women are empowered, a nation benefits.

Responding, Mrs. Din said the women had fared badly in the past three years under the APC administration at the federal level and would not want to remain like that for the next four years.

She stated that they were all out to help ‘change the change’ by mobilising the women folk to vote out the APC government.

Governor Ortom had earlier described Atiku as a charismatic, humble and experienced leader who is committed to a greater Nigeria.

The Governor in a statement issued through his chief press secretary, Terver Akase, noted that Atiku’s philanthropic and humane credentials stand him out as a man who believes in the development of fellow human beings.

Governor Ortom stated that the emergence of Atiku as presidential candidate of PDP and the nationwide enthusiasm Nigerians have shown in his candidacy confirm the fact that the former vice president is indeed the preferred choice of the people in 2019.