‘Benue South has more to gain if Moro returns in 2027’ — Eche’Ofun

The Special Adviser on Media to Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, Mr. Emmanuel Eche’Ofun John, has defended the lawmaker’s bid for a third term in the Senate, insisting that Benue South stands to benefit more from continuity than a change of representation in 2027.

Speaking during an interview on The Conversation on Idoma Television, Eche’Ofun argued that experience, seniority and strategic positioning in the National Assembly place Senator Moro in a stronger position to attract development and opportunities to Benue South.

According to him, “the longer you stay in the Senate, the better for your people,” noting that many of the achievements recorded by Senator Moro in the current Tenth Senate became possible because of the experience and influence he had built over the years.

He explained that Moro’s emergence as Senate Minority Leader and his ability to sponsor major legislative interventions, including the establishment of the North Central Development Commission and other institutions, were products of his growing stature in the National Assembly.

Eche’Ofun dismissed arguments that eight years should be enough for any senator, maintaining that legislative effectiveness often increases with seniority.

“If he was still a first-time senator, many of these opportunities would not have come. Bigger opportunities lie ahead, and Benue South has more to gain from his return than from starting afresh with a new senator,” he said.

The media aide also pointed to ongoing projects, particularly the Otukpo-Obi-Oju federal road project, describing it as one of the major reasons continuity is necessary.

According to him, the road project remains a work in progress that requires sustained legislative support and budgetary provisions to reach completion.

He further argued that a new senator would have to begin the process of building influence and relationships within the Senate, potentially slowing down ongoing interventions already being pursued by Moro.

Eche’Ofun stressed that despite widespread expectations from constituents, many of the developmental challenges facing Benue South fall within the constitutional responsibilities of state and local governments rather than federal lawmakers.

He noted that Senator Moro has continued to bridge infrastructure gaps through constituency projects, educational interventions, healthcare facilities, youth empowerment programmes and legislative advocacy.

The media adviser maintained that the senator’s quest for another term is not driven by personal ambition but by a desire to consolidate existing gains and pursue unfinished projects and legislative initiatives.

“Benue South has a lot to gain if Senator Moro returns and a lot to lose if he doesn’t. He is already established in the Senate, his voice is loud, and he can secure greater opportunities for the people,” Eche’Ofun stated.

He urged constituents to assess Moro’s performance based on verifiable projects and legislative accomplishments rather than political rhetoric, expressing confidence that voters would make what he described as the best decision for the district ahead of the 2027 elections.