By Titus Atondu, Makurdi
The Benue State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia has sent a congratulatory message to all National Assembly members elected on the platform of the party in the just concluded National Assembly elections.
These include, Senator-elect for Benue North East, Emmanuel Udende; Senator- elect for Benue North West, Titus Zam, House of Representatives-elect for Katsina-Ala, Ukum and Logo, Solomon Wombo; Kwande/Ushongo, Terseer Ugbor; Vandeikya/Konshisha, Sesoo Ikpa Gboko; Gboko Tarka, Regina Akume; Buruku,Sekav Iortyom; Makurdi/Guma, Dickson Tarkighir; Gwer/Gwer-West, Asema Achado; Otukpo/Ohimini, Blessing Onu; Ado-Ogbadibo-Okpokwu, Philip Agbese; and Oju/Obi, David Ogewu.
In a press statement signed by Kula Tersoo, Director Communications Alia/Ode Campaign Organization 2023 and made available to Nigerian NewsDirect on Tuesday, stated that their victory would
be dedicated to the suffering Benue electorates who spoke out loud, in clear terms and in unison using the ballot.
He expressed gratitude to Benue people who clearly depicted overwhelming love for the party,
Rev Fr. Alia appreciated the leader of the party in the state, Sen. George Akume, the state working committee of the party, the campaign council of the party in the state, major stakeholders at all levels, party faithfuls and support groups who were the representatives of the party in all the polling units of the state.
He said, “to the Benue people, I thank you immensely for listening to our messages and showing us love in this first round of elections.
“The journey for liberation of people and restoration of the lost glories of our dear state has just started. We have started with a big bang and we must sustain the momentum.
“It is my firm belief that what you did last Saturday was a dress rehearsal. Together, let us do it again. Let the main show happen on the 11th March 2023.
“My assurance to you once more is that I have firmly placed my hands on the plough and I am well prepared, I am ready. Nothing will make me to look back”.