By Matthew Ajai-Kume
Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, Mr Titus Uba has said Senator Gabriel Suswam and Dr Iyorchia Ayu are great nationalists and courageous democrats who stood for the peace, unity, progress and development of Nigeria and Benue State in general.
Mr Uba made this known Monday in a message of felicitation to the former Governor of Benue State and Senator representing Benue North-East Senatorial district, Sen. Gabriel Suswam and National Chairman, People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Iyorchia Ayu on the auspicious occasion of their birthday celebration on November 15, 2021.
In a statement made available to newsmen by the Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Wuese Orshi, the speaker described the duo as great nationalists and courageous democrats whose lives are full of outstanding success.
According to the statement, the speaker commended the duo for their dedication to public service and contributions both at state and federal levels which have metamorphosed to state and nation-building.
“I laud the unity and support the two political legends have rendered to the Ortom led government in the state.
“It is a clear demonstration of the love for the state and abiding faith in progressive leadership,” the statement read.
The 2023 Benue Governorship contender, on behalf of his family, members of the 9th Benue Assembly and political associates, congratulated the duo on their new age and prayed God to continue to grant them sound health, wisdom and fulfillment, as they aspire for more accomplishments in national service.