Nigerian Concord Newspaper
The chairman of the Unity Caretaker Committee of the Benue State chapter of All Progressive Congress, Chief Benjamin Omale has assured members of the party of a total victory at the Appeal Court.
Omale gave this assurance today in a press statement he personally signed and issued to journalists in Makurdi, the capital town of Benue state.
In the press statement titled: “On the Tribunal Judgements Affecting Some Local Government Council Chairmen and Legislators”, the Benue APC chairman said:
“We stand in absolute solidarity with each of you during this challenging period, as tribunal judgments have, regrettably, gone against some of our lawfully elected local government officials in Benue State.
“While these rulings may not have aligned with our expectations, they in no way diminish the ideals and values of our great party. Under the Omale-led administration, our commitment remains firm, and our zeal unwavering”
According to him, the NWC-approved Unity Caretaker Committee will exhaust every constitutional and legal avenue available to seek redress.
He added that the APC, under his leadership leadership, strictly adhered to all electoral guidelines as stipulated by the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC), and fully complied with the Local Government Electoral Law as amended by the Benue State House of Assembly. “We followed due process in nominating our candidates, which led to the overwhelming victory recorded across the state” he noted.
Omale further said that the party views the judgments against some of the elected Council Chairmen as a clear miscarriage of justice, stressing that he is confident that the appellate process will correct these wrongs.
“Our legal department has commenced the process of filing appeals, and our team of seasoned legal experts will present compelling arguments before the Benue State Local Government Elections Appeal Panel. We remain optimistic of victory for all our duly nominated candidates” he stressed.
He however referred to a statement credited to Benue For Good Governance, a pressure group in the state where it accused that some members of the National Assembly loyal to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume have started donating huge funds to illegally manipulate the appeal.
According to Omale, the Unity Caretaker Committee will resist every attempt from the political actors to subvert the will of the masses at the Appeal Court just as they had done at the Tribunal sitting at the NBA House in Abuja.
Chief Omale urged all the Council Chairmen to remain focused and continue to discharge their responsibilities diligently in their respective Local Government Secretariat. ”
He said: Continue to prioritize the welfare of our people, ensure the security of lives and property, and align with the developmental strides of our visionary Governor, His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, whose laudable projects are transforming our local government areas.
“To all our party faithful across the state—stay calm, united, and resolute. Justice may be delayed, but it will not be denied. The Omale led administration remains the party of the people, and we are confident that the truth will prevail”