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From Dooshima Terkura, Makurdi
The Idoma Youth Patriotic Movement (IYPM), a youth group in Benue state, have raised concerns over growing rumours making the rounds on attempts to replace the current Deputy Governor of the state, Dr Sam Ode in 2027.
A statement signed by the President, James Ochoga and
Secretary James Ochoga, said the supporters of the House of Representatives Member representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency, Hon. Ojuto Ojema (PDP) are already celebrating on the streets of Agatu that he has been invited to defect from the PDP into the APC and become the Governor’s running mate in 2027.
“This supporters are also claiming that very powerful people at the Och’Idoma palace were behind the deal to replace the deputy with Ojema,” the statement said.
The group president who, again congratulated Governor Hyacinth Alia for his election and the wonderful achievements he has recorded in the last two years, further pledged to fully support Alia’s administration and work for his re-election in 2027.
Ochoga said “We strongly believe in your leadership and we always respect all your decisions.
“However, we are worried over the growing rumours going round Benue South Senatorial District that you have decided to replace your current Deputy Dr Sam Ode in 2027.
“This rumours are growing so fast and strong to the extent that some individuals who are not members of the progressive family are said to be among those being considered.
“As a body we do not have any power to choose who will run with you in 2027 but we appeal that should you decide to drop your current deputy, kindly considered those within the progressive family not opposition members.
“We fear that if this rumours are true the matter is capable of causing serious division in the Idoma land. This is because the current deputy governor is also a bonafide son of the Idoma nation and deserves equal treatment.
“He must not be treated with such disdain and disrespect. He deserves our respect. He has never been found wanting at least to our knowledge while serving in that capacity.”
The youths said it would be a terrible precedent should the Governor and the good people of the Idoma nation allow such to happen.
They called on the Governor and all people of good conscience to stop such from happening saying “We the Youths have watched and seen how the current deputy governor has displayed his extra ordinary loyalty and respect to the Governor.”
