The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue state Wednesday congratulated Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia, over his successful inauguration into office as the 6th civilian governor of the state.
A statement signed by the Publicity Secretary Bemgba Iirtyom said as a party, the PDP in the state has now assumed the station of the main opposition bloc with all sense of duty.
“We will discharge the responsibilities, which fall to that station with utmost sense of patriotism to Benue, Nigeria and humanity at large, in the belief that good governance is a combination of the workings of the government on seat and the activities of a robust opposition to it.
“And our conduct will be guided by a consciousness of our rich culture and heritage as the most successful political party, both at the national level and here in the state, since Nigeria’s independence in 1960.
“In Benue state PDP having held and discharged the popular mandate of governance in 21 out of the 24 years of the current democratic dispensation since 1999, can proudly lay claim to almost the entirety of the developmental legacy on ground within this period.
“This is a legacy as was laid from 1999 to 2007 under Governor George Akume, then built upon from 2007 to 2011 under Governor Gabriel Suswam, and consolidated upon in the last five years of the administration of Governor Samuel Ortom when it came under the party’s control.
“Our great party is satisfied that the governmental administrations which held sway under its sponsorship have left in place a solid pedestal upon which to further the advancement of the Benue project by the new administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia.
“Once again the PDP congratulates the new governor and prays God Almighty sustain him in the wisdom and grace needed for the task he has undertaken,” the statement reads in part.”
