The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has declared that the Supreme Court decision that validated his election victory only reaffirmed the time-honored mantra that power belongs to the people.
This was as he dedicated his victory to the ordinary Benue person on the street, farmers, teachers, market women, pensioners, IDPs, youths, and civil servants previously depressed and demotivated.
Governor Alia while reacting to the judgement which quashed the case of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and her candidate, Mr. Titus Uba, particularly congratulated the Benue people on their grand victory at the Supreme Court.
Alia said 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 Governor Alia, berated the counsel for the PDP and described the matter brought against the Governor as frivolous, of no effect, and abuse of court process.
The apex court further asked the PDP’s lead counsel S. T. Hom, 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, said they have proven once more that they are truly the last hope of the common man.
He stressed that he will continue to prioritize their needs and interests over those of people who do not mean well for the state and therefore called on the people to continue to support the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to provide dividends of democracy to the Nigerian people.
A statement by Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Benue Governor, said that Rev. Fr. Alia 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.
