From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has dedicated his victory at the Supreme Court to the ordinary Benue person on the street, farmers, teachers, market women, pensioners, IDPs, youths, and civil servants previously depressed and demotivated.
Governor Alia said this in reaction to the Apex court decision affirming his victory on Monday.
The Supreme Court while affirming the victory of the Governor, berated the counsel for the PDP and described the matter brought against the Governor as frivolous, and of no effect, and a downright abuse of court process.
The apex court further asked the PDP’s lead counsel S. T. Hom SAN to withdraw the matter or risk the wrath of the court by the award of substantial cost, an order to which he immediately complied with.
Alia hailed the judiciary, noting that it has proven once more to be truly the last hope of the common man.
He stated that the mandate of the masses which was overwhelmingly given to him would only be used for the good and welfare of the people.
Said he, “the Supreme Court’s decision only reaffirmed the time-honored mantra that power belongs to the people.
“I will continue to prioritize their needs and interests over those of people who do not mean well for the state.
“I call on the people to continue to support the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to provide dividends of democracy to the Nigerian people”.
The Governor reiterated his resolve to remain focused until the fortunes of the state are turned around for good and to ensure that Benue realizes its potential and takes its pride of place in the comity of developed states in Nigeria.
