PDP praises deputy governors of Enugu, Taraba

Against criticisms about the dearth of information about two Nigerian governors—Sullivan Chime of Enugu and Danbaba Suntai of Taraba— on admission in foreign hospitals, spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the party’s leadership and the Deputy Governors of the two states for ensuring the smooth running of their states in the absence of their governors.

Mr Olisa Metuh, the National Publicity Secretary, of the party made the commendation in a statement he issued on Monday in Abuja.

He also commended the speakers of the houses of assembly, members of National Assembly from the states and government appointees of the two states for their cooperation.

Metuh said the fact that government activities had been going on smoothly in the states showed that that PDP government had direction.

He also said that it showed that PDP government was focused in line with the party`s manifesto to ensure the welfare of the people at all times.

“The fact that government activities are going on smoothly without altercations shows that PDP governments in these states and indeed across the country have direction and focus,” he said.

Metuh, who expressed worry that the governors had been away for health reasons, thanked the people of the two states for their steadfastness in praying for the quick recovery of the governors.

“It is sad for somebody to be ill, but we are all human.

“We commend them for the night vigils they held in seeking divine intervention for the governors.

“We know that God answers prayers and we believe that with all our prayers the governors will soon be back,” Metuh said.

He expressed the hope that with prayers, the governors would return to work soon.

He said that “the monumental achievements” made by Gov. Sullivan Chime of Enugu State in developing the state stood him out.

He further urged the people of the two states to continue to be united and support the PDP administration to ensure the stability, peace and progress of their states.

Chime had been receiving medical attention abroad since Sept. 15, 2012.

Governor Danbaba Suntai had also been receiving treatment in a German hospital following the injuries he sustained in a plane crash on 25 October 2012.