*Says their tickets brings hope to Benue people
The newly elected Member of the Federal House of Representatives from Benue State, Mr. Phillip Agbese, has thrown his weight behind the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Candidate in the state, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia.
In a separate briefing held in Abuja on Thursday, Agbese, who used the occasion to unveil his agenda for his constituency, held that the people of Benue State have suffered deprivation and bad leadership over several years of the maladministration of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
He said: “The people of Benue State have seen the worst of times. Purposeful leadership eluded the state and the time to change from worse to good is here. Hence, the clarion call to ensure that the APC Gubernatorial candidate is supported to win the elections.”
Adding: “Benue people cannot afford to miss the golden opportunity embedded in the Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia/Sam Ode ticket. This ticket is the ticket of hope that will reposition Benue State for greatness.”
According to Agbese, his constituency – Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo will ensure it delivers votes for APC during the gubernatorial election.
“We will repeat the feat recorded during the Presidential and National Assembly elections by voting overwhelmingly for the APC gubernatorial candidate. Benue State is for APC. Since the centre is APC, we must tap into this golden opportunity to bring meaningful development to the state”, he said.
Speaking on the governorship candidate, Agbese maintained that the pedigree of the aspirant represented the strength of character, sincerity of heart and purpose as well as capacity to deliver on the dividends of democracy to the peaceful and loving people of Benue State.
“I urge the people of Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo to get their voter’s cards ready to vote overwhelmingly on Saturday for APC in the gubernatorial election.
“The President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is a friend of Benue State. The Benue people must reciprocate this friendship by voting for APC candidates in the gubernatorial and State House of Assembly elections. We value friendship in Benue State and are aware of the numerous times the President-Elect has stood by the state in trying times.”
When asked about the chances of APC in the elections, given that the state is a PDP-controlled state, he noted that APC has a strong foothold in the state contrary to what the state government wants the general public to believe.
The APC family in Benue State is strong and united. Remember that the state governor lost his election to the Senate to an APC candidate. APC won two of the three Senate seats in the state. The same was also recorded in the House of Representatives election, where APC won overwhelmingly. These are extraordinary feats and an indication that APC is the party to beat in Benue State.”
Adding: “The beauty of it all is that APC has formidable candidates as flag-bearers. These are candidates with the interest of the people at heart and with proven character, experience and the passion to lead.
“The incoming APC government of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will bring renewed hope to the country. The President-Elect will hit the ground running and needs all the support he can get. For us in Benue State, we shall work with him to deliver to Nigerians the best in our quest for sustainable growth and development”, he added.
