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Senator Abba Moro holds town hall meeting, presents scorecard to constituents

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The senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Moro, PhD, on Saturday presented his scorecard to his constituents as he clocks six years in office. The event was an Interactive Meeting/Constituency Briefing organized by the senator—the second of its type—to intimate his constituents on his legislative activities.

In his welcome address, the PDP State Chairman, Rt. Hon. Ezekiel Adaji, said Senator Moro had justified the confidence reposed in him by the good people of Benue South. He said the PDP and the people had no regret electing the senator in 2019 and 2023. He thanked the senator for calling his people to brief them on his activities in the Senate, stating that the senator had shown leadership and capacity. He also thanked those who trooped out to be part of the interactive session and urged them to freely ask questions.

While reeling out his achievements in the last six years to his audience, visibly elated Senator Moro said the briefing was necessitated by his desire to carry his people along and keep them abreast of his activities in the Senate. He said since his assumption of office, he had been standing in the gap and representing the people of Zone C satisfactorily, as evident in his legislative activities and execution of constituency projects.

His words:

“Today, I stand to present my scorecard to you, not for validation or praise but what I feel is your right to know. I am not a perfect person—nobody is—but I will continue to be a voice for you, facilitate as many laudable projects as I can to Benue South, and provide the needed leadership and representation that you all will be proud of.

“In the last six years, we have sponsored several bills and motions, notably the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo Establishment Bill; the North Central Development Commission Establishment Bill; and the Federal College of Agricultural Technology, Opialu-Ojapo Establishment Bill, which have all been assented to by the President.

“We have touched on several sectors, ranging from health, water, education, rural electrification, roads, bridges, to youth/women empowerment. The evidence is there for verification.”

The senator listed roads, bridges, healthcare centres, rural electrification, water provision, school buildings, and other interventions that he has executed and embarked upon within the period in view—a compendium of which was attached.

The senator said he would not rest on his oars and would continue to provide the needed leadership and representation for the good of his people, stating that his sojourn in politics was not for any personal gain but to make an impact in the lives of the people.

“Benue South is not where we desire to be yet, but we are definitely not where we were yesterday, and it will continue to get better,” he stated.

On his political activities, Senator Moro said he was not in any coalition with anybody or group.

His words:

“Let me state here unequivocally that I am not in any political coalition and not a member of any political coalition with anyone or group. Those who are in political coalition are there for their reasons.

“In the recent past, I addressed the press on behalf of and with my colleague senators where we clearly stated that we were not in the political coalition being propagated by individuals. We stated that when necessary, we could only hatchet any political coalition that is driven by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), being the largest of all other political parties not in power—not individuals.

“This position has not changed,” he added.

The senator extended his profound appreciation to God Almighty for His grace that has kept him going. He also thanked his constituents for their support and prayers that have been sustaining him. He coveted their continued support and prayers for him to continue to work for them, promising never to disappoint them.

Ample time was given for questions and answers, with many participants asking and getting clarifications on grey areas.

Former State Chairman of APC, Comrade Abba Yaro, while speaking on behalf of Zone C APC, said Senator Moro was the first politician in Benue State to bring together all political parties under one roof. He described the senator as a grassroots politician who does not discriminate along party lines. He congratulated the senator for his visible and verifiable achievements, stating that he would continue to enjoy the support and prayers of all Zone C citizens irrespective of party, religious, and tribal differences. He wished the senator well.

The Och’Idoma, HRM Pastor (Dr.) John Odugbo, represented by the Ad’Otukpo, Chief Samuel Onuh, said Senator Moro had not disappointed the people of Zone C. He praised the senator’s humility and kind heart and urged him to keep up his good works. He urged the senator not to allow himself to be distracted by anybody, no matter how loud they may sound. His Royal Majesty said he and his cabinet only owed the senator their prayers and blessings, which he said they would continue to give.

The Minority Leader of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mike Audu, speaking on behalf of Zone C state lawmakers, said they were very satisfied with the senator’s performance. He said the senator had always carried them along and pledged their unalloyed support for him always.

The leaderships of Ochetoha K’Idoma (Adults and Youths wings), Omininyi’Igede (Adults and Youths wings), Students’ bodies (NANS, NAIS, and NUIS), APC Zone C Youths, and other groups at the interactive session all commended the senator for his outstanding performance. They said they were happy and proud to identify with the senator and assured him of their continued support.

In his vote of thanks, Senior Legislative Aide to the President of the Senate and former Chairman of Otukpo LGA, Rt. Hon. George Ali, commended the people for coming out to listen to their senator and interface with him. He said the interactive session would be held periodically to keep the people informed of the senator’s activities, stating that nobody would be left behind.

Dignitaries that graced the briefing included:

  • The PDP State Chairman, Rt. Hon. Ezekiel Adaji

  • Minority Leader of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mike Audu

  • Member representing Okpokwu State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Anthony Agom

  • Member representing Ohimini State Constituency, Hon. Isaac Ochekliye

  • Benue State Federal Commissioner, Public Complaint Commission, Chief (Hon.) James Ogaba Oche

  • Executive Director, North Central Development Commission, Hon. James Uloko

  • Former Deputy Speakers of Benue State House of Assembly, Honourables Egli Ahubi Johnson and Edor Ogbole

  • Former Member of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Okanga Okponya

  • Founder of G12 Foundation, Hon. Godwin Joseph

  • PDP Governorship Aspirant, Dr. Ogbenjuwa Ochakiti

  • Women Leader, PDP North Central, Hon. (Mrs.) Owakoyi Ighiaruwa

  • PDP State EXCOs from Zone C

  • PDP Zonal EXCOs

  • APC Zonal EXCOs

  • PDP Local Government Chairmen

  • APC Local Government Chairmen

  • APC and PDP Youths in Zone C

  • Traditional Rulers

  • Students’ bodies

  • Ochetoha K’Idoma

  • Omininyi’Igede

  • Zone C Comrades Community

  • Movement for Igede Advancement (MIA)

  • Benue Rebirth Movement (BRM)

  • And several other persons and groups too numerous to mention.

Emmanuel Eche’Ofun John

Media Adviser to the Senate Minority Leader

14/06/2025

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