From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 Nasarawa State governorship candidate David Ombugadu, has said he would abide by the decision of the party on its leadership.
Ombugadu, in a statement, yesterday, said he was aware of calls by stakeholder sfor him to be given a position of responsibility in the PDP leadership.
Ahead of the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, there have been calls by interest groups for Ombugadu to be chosen as the next national chairman of the opposition party.
However, the former gubernatorial candidate stated that though he is yet to join the contest for the national chairmanship of the opposition party, he believes that a call for him to lead the PDP is borne out of patriotism.
The statement read in part: “Lately, various groups of well-meaning members of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have intensified a clarion call for me to be given a responsibility by the party at the national level.
‘I feel humbled that much of these calls emphasize our antecedents, especially with keen reference to our creativity, stamina, innovation, the populist enthusiasm that was aroused as well as the dividends of democracy that our mandate yielded all over Nasarawa State.
“All of us, and even our political foes know that the PDP is an organic, organised, and structured political party that believes in the principle of federal character, justice, equity, and fairness in Nigeria. These calls are in line with the people-focused constitution of our great party, and I believe strongly that it is borne out of patriotism and love for democracy.
“In view of the fact that I have a lot to offer and have always responded to clarion calls by our people to serve in different capacities, I’ll like to inform the general public that though my hat is not in the ring, I have heard your voices loud and clear; but I have not succumbed yet to the calls to run for the position of National Chairman of our party.
“Please do not feel disappointed; but let me restate that when duty calls for me to undertake any other assignment for our party, I will not hesitate to serve; suffice to say that I remain loyal to our party and its leadership at all levels.
“As things stand, I want to thank our leaders and party loyalists who endorsed the various calls and would urge them to keep hope alive because surely, a better future awaits our party after the current challenges.”
