Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia yesterday congratulated the masses of Benue people on their grand victory at the Supreme Court earlier today.
The governor who was reacting to the judgement which quashed the case of the PDP and her candidate, Engr. Titus Uba, said the Apex Court’s decision only reaffirmed the time-honored mantra that power belongs to the people.
He said in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Mr Kula Tersoo that the mandate of the masses which was overwhelmingly given to him would only be used for the good and welfare of the people.
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 court further asked the PDP’s lead counsel Sebastian. T. Hon 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.
Governor Alia who hailed the judiciary saying they have proven once more that they are truly the last hope of the common man, dedicates his victory to the ordinary Benue person on the street, farmers, teachers, market women, pensioners, IDPs, youths, and civil servants previously depressed and demotivated.
He maintained that he will continue to prioritize their needs and interests over those of people who do not mean well for the state. He calls 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.
