A socio-political group of young professionals and elite from the Zone A Senatorial District of Benue State, Zone A Voters League, ZAVL, has disclosed plans to initiate the recall of Senator Emmanuel Udende from the 10th Senate.
The group accused Mr Udende of alleged complicity in the security situation in the Sankera area of Benue State.
In a communiqué signed by Saater Akaa, and six others, the group also resolved to petition the National Security Adviser, NSA, to profile the Senator and ascertain his level of involvement, including but not limited to financial sponsorship and acquisition of illegal arms.
They argued that it would be counterproductive to have Udende as a senator when there were very eminently qualified persons with integrity and the pedigree to represent the people of the senatorial district.
The group also lampooned the lawmaker for his alleged inability to account for the ₦200,000,000 palliative given to him for onward distribution to his constituents.
ZAVL, therefore, said the inauguration of his recall committee would be conducted on March 15, 2024 in Katsina, Ala, Benue State.
“The Consultative Committee is mandated to liaise with local government coordinators from the seven [7] local government areas to fast track mobilisation for the recall process,” the group noted.
Meanwhile, the group has also condemned in strong terms the position of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on the security challenges in the state.
“We insist that such utterances be retracted and an apology issued to the Governor and people of Benue State. Taking sides and playing to the gallery over a sensitive issue such as the loss of lives is unbecoming of a leader of Akpabio’s standing. Insinuating that Governor Hyacinth Alia has not taken the security of lives in the state as a ‘first line of thought’ and issuing infantile advice on the use of security votes is malicious,” they stressed.
