Group Passes Vote Of Confidence On Benue Governor

The Concerned All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Benue State has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Hyacinth Alia, applauding his inclusive leadership style.

In a communique read by one of the elders, a former Senate President, Sen. Ameh Ebute, after a long meeting of the concerned stakeholders at Government House Makurdi, said they viewed the recent attacked on the governor and the Government of Benue State by the All Progressive Congress LG chairmen, and the resolution of the state working committee as a deliberate attempt to distract the Alia from fulfilling his campaign promises to the people.

They lamented that the unfortunate incident by the APC LG chairmen also opened a vista for the opposition to take full advantage, culminating in a recent motion sponsored by an opposition (PDP) senator from Benue against the government of Benue State.

The communique read, “We are clearly not in support of the actions of the Local Government party chairmen and the party executive committee, particularly for their inability to explore all necessary avenues for proper engagements before resorting to unnecessary media outings that have further escalated what would have easily been managed internally by the party”

“We acknowledge and have participated in critical as well as strategic stakeholder’s meetings to include but not limited to two expanded stakeholders meetings held in government house, Makurdi and a mini state congress to herald the Governorship Elections Petitions Tribunal victory of His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Alia and His Deputy, Barr. Sam Ode at the IBB Square, Makurdi, all at the instance of His Excellency, the Governor of Benue State.

“It is on the basis of these and many more that we the concerned elders have found it necessary to address the public and ask all concerned party members to desist from further public outings and stop any impending action that will further cause disunity in the party.

“The party chairmen and state executive committee are by this communiqué requested to desist from further actions and retreat to allow elders and major stakeholders to wade into the matter and seek appropriate answers to all issues.”

In the communique the elders advisedthe governor to discountenance all distractions and continue his focus on developing the state with the diligence so far employed”

“We also wish to thank the entire Benue APC family and also assure Governor Alia of our continuous support”

Our correspondent reports that those present during the meeting includes General Lawrence Onoja, Sen. Barnabas Gemade, Former Senate President Ameh Ebute, Sen. Joseph Akaagerger among others