Group hails Tinubu’s intervention in Benue

A pro-democracy group, Defenders of Democracy, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for his development interventions in Benue State.

The group also commended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, for his loyalty to the President and for facilitating the development interventions.

In a statement signed by its President, Amos Uchiv, the group berated the state Governor, Hyacinth Alia, for allegedly not acknowledging the President’s interventions.

Defenders of Democracy will continue to beam its spotlight on development as it affects the people. Now that more money is coming into the state in triple digits, we expect the government of Alia to account for how it is spending the funds. Payment of salaries and pensions is the right of the workers and the retirees, not a favour. There is enough money now available for the Benue State Government to clear the backlog of wages and pensions.

“Despite all these, we appeal to President Tinubu not to be discouraged and disappointed in Benue. Majority of the people of the state love and appreciate him for all that he is doing for them. The attitude of the Governor should not be taken as the general attitude of over 6 million people of Benue State.

“Lastly, we commend our illustrious son, Senator George Akume, who is the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF for his leadership, commitment and unalloyed support to his principal President Tinubu which has led to the above mentioned interventions.

“We urge Senator Akume not to be distracted by the show of ingratitude, hate and contempt towards him after all his efforts to bring the present government to power in Benue State. His good intentions for the state are known and appreciated by the people of the state. Those rewarding him with disrespect and ill-will are on their own. Our support remains unflinching for the SGF and Mr President.”

The statement reads, “As a pro-democracy group, we have watched with great admiration, the unprecedented support that President Bola Tinubu is giving to state governments to enable them serve the people better. Benue State is one of the states which have benefited immensely from the support of Mr President, and we find it necessary to appreciate President Tinubu for the constant interventions.