From Joseph Uchenna, in Makurdi
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has declared emphatically that there is no vacancy for the Deputy Governor’s seat in 2027.
There had been widespread speculations that the Governor may replace his Deputy Governor, Sam Ode in 2027.
However, speaking at the swearing in of new Commissioners at the old Banquet Hall, Government House, Makurdi on Monday, Governor Alia stated loudly that he is and has never contemplated getting a new Deputy, maintaining that the incumbent (Ode) is capable.
He said “There is no vacancy for any Deputy Governor in 2027. I have a Deputy Governor who understands governance. Who is people oriented. He is always with the people and for the people One who is very cerebral.
“For anyone thinking otherwise I do not know. My Deputy is very capable. He has all the capacity it takes to perform his functions. He understands what is good for Benue and that is what he is doing exactly.
“So if anybody is eating and dreaming Deputy, there is no vacancy. I love him, I enjoy working him. I enjoy a personal relationship, so for a those wishing the negativity, they won’t have their way.”
