Pius calls for partnership, accountability, inclusive governance in Benue

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Dr. Akutah Pius, has tasked members of the ruling All Progressives Congress  (APC) in Benue State to work for good governance,  accountability, and a more inclusive political process.

The Benue governorship aspirant made the call on Sunday during a strategic engagement with the APC Zone C Progressive Forum in Abuja. 

The meeting, at the Maitama residence of the forum’s chairman, Chief Sylvester Ameh, the Ojebo ki’Idoma, brought together elders, stakeholders, and party loyalists committed to strengthening the APC in Benue South.

Addressing the stakeholders, Pius was quoted in a statement by signed by his host to have urged the forum and the people of Zone C to demand good governance and accountability from all leaders, stressing that public office holders must be responsive to the needs of the people. 

He noted that any leader who fails to meet public expectations should be democratically voted out, adding that the people must use their power to insist on performance.

Pius further expressed displeasure over the longstanding marginalization of the zone, lamenting that Benue South has continued to experience deeper levels of exclusion. 

He, however, called for unity, vigilance, and stronger political engagement from the zone.

He assured the forum that if elected Governor of Benue State, he would bring his experience, capacity, and proven leadership record to bear in transforming the state and addressing longstanding structural challenges.

The Chairman of the forum, Chief Sylvester Ameh, expressed delight in hosting the governorship aspirant and described the visit as timely and strategic. 

He emphasized that the Benue South APC remains firmly aligned with Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, whose leadership and guidance have remained central to the zone’s political direction.

 Ameh stated that the forum has consistently supported candidates endorsed by Senator Akume and will uphold this tradition as the 2027 elections draw closer. 

He lamented what he described as the absence of state government presence in Benue South, especially in terms of infrastructure and capital development.

The APC leader also highlighted the extensive efforts being made by the forum to stabilize and strengthen the APC in Zone C, rebuild internal cohesion, and enhance grassroots mobilization. 

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Ameh then commended the visible and impactful projects of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the zone, assuring that the forum will mobilize massive support for the president’s re-election bid to ensure continuity of his development initiatives.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the Benue South APC Elders Council, Chief Agbo Ogah, affirmed that the APC across Benue State—especially in Zone C—has reorganized itself and is united behind Senator George Akume He said the elders remain open to supporting any credible mission aimed at salvaging the rot in Benue State.

He encouraged Pius to broaden his consultations across political lines so that his message of hope and development can reach all communities in the state, adding that the people are ready to embrace leadership that demonstrates competence, character, and vision.