From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
A group of elder statesmen under the auspices of concerned stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), in Benue state, have expressed worry over the recent attacks on the Governor and Government of Benue state.
The stakeholders were responding particularly, to the content of the communiqué making the rounds on social media under the hands of the APC LG chairmen, as well as the resolution of the state working committee, in respect to leadership, meeting and party activities.
The concerned APC stakeholders in a communiqué after their meeting in government House in Makurdi, on Monday, described the statements as a deliberate attempt to distract the Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia led administration from fulfilling his campaign promises to the people.
The group led by Elders Ameh Ebute, Chief Bananas and Lawrence Onoja, said “This unfortunate incident by the APC LG Chairmen has 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.
“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.
Speaking through Elder Ameh Ebute, the concerned stakeholders recalled that at several meetings and other fora, elders of the party as well as the executives of the party had cause to pass a vote of confidence on the Governor and applauded his inclusive leadership style.
“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.”
They said 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.
They also advise the Governor to discountenance all distractions and continue his focus on developing the state with the diligence so far employed.
They further passed a vote of confidence on Governor Hyacinth Alia and his team and assure him of their continuous support to enable him succeed.