Shippers’ Council chief urges Benue PDP to back Tinubu for re-election
Pius Akutah, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, has called on leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party in Benue State to support Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Akutah made this appeal during a visit to the home of former governor Samuel Ortom, where he praised Ortom’s leadership and advocacy for the state. He emphasized the importance of collaboration and highlighted projects initiated by the Tinubu administration in Benue. Akutah also spoke about his own political ambitions and the growing call for the Kwande axis to produce the next governor.
Key takeaways
- Pius Akutah urged Benue PDP leaders to support Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election.
- The appeal was made during a visit to Samuel Ortom’s residence at a PDP caucus meeting.
- Akutah commended Ortom’s leadership and his efforts to defend Benue’s interests.
- He highlighted Tinubu administration projects in Benue as reasons for local support.
- Akutah also expressed his readiness to serve as governor if given the opportunity.
