PDP North Central Adopts Ayu as Consensus Candidate for National Chairmanship

Leaders of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, from the North Central zone have unanimously adopted former Senate President, Dr Iyorchia Ayu as  consensus candidate for the position of National Chairmanship. 

This is coming ahead of the Special National convention of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, slated for October 30th and 31st, 2021 in Abuja. 

Governor of Benue State Samuel Ortom who is also the leader of the PDP in the north central zone briefed journalists Tuesday, 12th October, 2021 night after a marathon meeting of the critical stakeholders held at the Benue State Governor's Lodge Abuja. 

In all, five candidates whose identity were not clear as at the time of going to press, signified interest for the Chairmanship position. 

The meeting was in continuation of series of meetings by leaders of the zone in arriving at a consensus candidate of the party. 


The Governor who was flanked by former Senate President David Mark, Dr Ayu, zonal chairman of the party and other leaders in the zone stated that Senator Ayu will be presented to the Northern stakeholders of the PDP in a meeting to be held Wednesday,13th October, 2021 for ratification. 

He explained that leaders of the party from the zone took time to search for someone with the capacity, commitment, love and passion for the PDP and arrived at Dr Ayu. 

As a result of this, he said the party's leadership in the North Central Region unanimously agreed to sponsor Dr Ayu out of the other aspirants. 

According to the Governor, other critical decisions would also be taken during the Northern stakeholders meeting of the PDP to be held in Abuja Wednesday.





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