By Sunday Ogli, Makurdi
Benue State Governor Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has said that he has no plan to replace his deputy, Dr Sam Ode in 2027.
Governor Alia’s declaration comes amid speculations that he would pick another person to deputise him while gunning for the 2027 election.
However, speaking at the swearing in of new Commissioners at the old Banquet Hall, Government House, Makurdi on Monday, Governor Alia stated loudly that he has never contemplated getting another person as deputy, maintaining that the incumbent (Ode) is a capable ally.
Said he, “There is no vacancy for any Deputy Governor in 2027, I have a deputy governor who understands governance, who is people oriented. He is always with the people and for the people one who is very cerebral.
“For anyone thinking otherwise I do not know. My deputy is very capable. He has all the capacity it takes to perform his functions. He understands what is good for Benue and that is what he is doing exactly.
“So if anybody is eating and dreaming deputy, there is no vacancy. I love him, I enjoy working him. I enjoy a personal relationship, so for those wishing the negativity, they won’t have their way”, he added.
