By; ARCHIBONG ESUENE, Makurdi
Following the political tension generated by the cold war between the party’s leadership and Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, the State House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on the governor.
In the same vein, the House, apart passing a vote of confidence on Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia for his visionary and purposeful leadership, equally passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker, Mr. Aondona Dajoh for his ability to stabilize the House within a short period.
Moving the motion which led to the confidence vote, the member representing Mata State Constituency of Ushongo Local Government, Mr. Simon Gabo stated that since the assumption of office, Governor Alia has embarked on policies and programs that have re-enkindled the confidence of Benue people in governance.
Mr. Gabo revealed that within six months in office, Governor Alia has stabilized the payment of salaries to workers and pensions to retirees, total rehabilitation of the dilapidated old Assembly Complex and the completion of some road projects.
He said for the governor to do all these within a very short time without borrowing funds from anywhere was an indication that he is utilizing state resources effectively and transparently.
Seconding the motion, the House Chief Whip, Mr. Peter Ipusu said the Governor has also purchased quality vehicles for members and placed the welfare of State Lawmakers to the front burner adding that the Speaker also deserved a Confidence Vote owing to the effective manner in which he has led the House within the short time as Speaker.
Ruling after a voice vote, the Speaker, Mr. Aondona Dajoh noted that the action of the House will no doubt boost the Governor to higher performance and thanked the House for finding him and the Governor worthy of the confidence vote.
