From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
Former Minister for Works Sen. Barnabas Gemade has urged Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia not to be afraid to make enemies in his quest for good governance of the State.
Sen. Gemade stated this as chairman of the Governor’s 58th Birthday celebration held at the new Banquet Hall, Government House, Makurdi at the weekend.
The erstwhile senator told the Governor that the business and new arena he has found himself now is purely politics and governance, averring that there are several enemies he will encounter that he can’t run away from.
“This business that you are in now is politics and governance, there are enemies you cannot run away from. People will be elevated and others brought down. Even though you are in politics, you can’t fall. If you are doing something bad, some will want you to do something good and vice versa but search you conscience and do good for the masses and you will have satisfaction”.
Guest speaker and former Military administrator of Plateau and Katsina States Major Gen. Lawrence Onoja rtd lauded the Governor as a ‘dogged man’, a liberator of the oppressed and a sacrificial and selfless servant of the people.
He stressed that the Governor is sacrificing to make positive impact for future generation while urging him to continue to build consensus and good governance by imbibing openness,accountability, transparency and honesty.
All Progressives Congress, APC National Working Committee led by the Deputy National Secretary Barr. Festus Fuanter eulogized the Governor as a man who is giving hope to Benue people in the area of infrastructural development.
He urged the to remain focus as the party at the national is solidly behind him
He said, “Do not be distracted. The party will stand by you for two(2) reasons, generational and political. You are giving hope to the future generation and the party wants to win next election in 2027.
“Do not be afraid as nothing good comes easy. We shall stand by you and ensure you surmount every obstacle that comes your way”.
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