The Senator representing Benue North East Senatorial District, the Most Distinguished Senator Emmanuel Memga Udende, led party members across the district, where they massively voted for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the APC presidential primary elections.
Addressing his supporters at the Ukum Local Government headquarters in Sankera, the Senate Committee Chairman on Anti-corruption and Financial Crimes explained that President Tinubu has done a lot for Benue and Nigeria in general.
Sen Udende identified infrastructure and an improved Nigerian economy, as well as the appointment of Benue indigenes to key offices in his administration, as reasons for their support.
“For the first time in the history of Benue State, we have our very own Senator George Akume as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). We have a Grade A Minister in Benue State, the Chairman of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), among several other federal government appointments in the state, which collectively warrant giving the President another opportunity to continue with his good policies,” Udende stated.
Senator Udende, however, expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the immediate past APC National Assembly primaries, where some individuals decided to manufacture results at guest houses and private residences against the designated council wards headquarters, which Udende said was unacceptable and insisted that those results would never stand.
The “Ikuen I Ukum” further appreciated the good people of Ukum and Benue North East Senatorial District for coming out in large numbers to queue and vote for the President, adding that the trust and support for President Tinubu and APC would not go in vain.
On his part, the member representing Ukum State constituency at the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Engr. Ezra Nyiyongo, encouraged party members to always support their leaders and rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, not just now but also during the forthcoming presidential and National Assembly general elections for a better Nigeria.
While Senator Udende led party members to vote at his Tsaav Council Ward headquarters in Afia, Ukum Local Government Area, Engr. Ezra Nyiyongo was sighted at Melabu in Mbayenge Council ward during the exercise.
