A reflection on recent developments in Benue State reveals gravitation towards issues that have held us backwards and rendered us more vulnerable to underdevelopment.
One of such issues is pull-him-down syndrome, which is being used as a weapon of destruction against prominent people in strategic leadership positions.
All patriotic Benue sons and daughters must rise up to condemn in strong terms the unfolding malaise of an imaginary rift between the current Secretary to the Government of the Federation, His Excellency, Senator George Akume, and the incumbent Executive Governor of Benue state, His Excellency, Reverend Father Doctor Hyacinth Alia which is an evil merchandise orchestrated by saboteurs who feed on political crisis.
This evil wind has manifested in a barrage of press conferences for and against the two leaders in the unfortunate narrative.
It should be noted that the two leaders mentioned above belong to one big political family, which in the present dispensation also controls the federal and majority of state governments.
They currently hold specific separate mandates that require synergy and complimentary partnership in order to deliver on popular aspirations of particularly the Benue people.
It is therefore inconceivable to perpetrate hate and hostilities between the two great leaders given that Benue will benefit more if their union is further consolidated.
Senator George Akume has remained in public life for close to three decades, serving in different power stations.
Within this period, he has demonstrated the capacity of a dynamic leader through critical roles which he has played in the governorship succession as well as other elective and appointive positions in our dear state, particularly from 2007 to date.
Indeed, his elevation to national service has lifted him beyond the state for close to seventeen years as Senator, Minister, and currently as Secretary to Government of the Federation where he is visibly committed to delivering the mandate as prescribed by the Tinubu Presidency.
His loyalty and dedication are foremost to this cause , and he should concentrate without the ongoing orchestrated distraction from those fanning the embers of discord between him and the Benue State Governor.
Similarly, Reverend Father Doctor Alia has a specific current mandate of four years to deliver on expectations of the Benue people who massively voted him into office as their governor.
I join other patriots to call on detractors to allow the two leaders to concentrate on their respective mandates for our collective benefits.
I enjoin all Benue sons and daughters to rally round these leaders instead of encouraging embers of disunity and enmity.
The enviable position of SGF was graciously given to our able father and leader through the benevolence of our dear president, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
Let us show solidarity in appreciation of this noble gift with a cessation of all the thriving animosities within our ranks.
I respectfully call on our traditional rulers, religious leaders, elder statesmen, women, and youths to support a new revolution for a modern and united Benue.
● Loverty Ter Maikyur is a
Special Aide to Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
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