Senator Abba Moro (SAM): The unshakeable will of Benue South come 2027

By FREDERICK SUNDAY OHEMU, fiips
fredericksundayohemu@gmail.com

THE PEOPLE’S SENATOR

“Elections belong to the People. It is their decision.” – Abraham Lincoln

Hunger-induced loyalty to both old and emerging politicians has, regrettably, turned some party members and supporters into agents of political anomie. This sad reality has become even more pronounced as the 2027 General Election gathers momentum. Battalions of political jobbers—bereft of ideological depth, civic understanding, or historical awareness—have been mobilized and sponsored by some key political figures from Benue South to spread fake information across social media platforms and print outlets, orchestrating a calculated smear campaign to repudiate the candidacy of the undisputable choice of Benue South in 2027 – Distinguished Senator Abba Moro (SAM).

Local Support Across Benue South

Ogigo Mebe K’ Idoma

Ochagwuba K’ Edumoga

Iklaga K’ Okpoga

Odejor K’ Ugbokolo

Imorimo I of Ichama

Idagbajiji of Yala

Sankiran Cham

Dokajin Tangale Gombe

A fearless advocate and dependable shield of the Idoma Ethnic Nationality, Senator Abba Moro carries the hopes of Idoma land with honour on his bare chest—standing unconquered in purpose and in service to his people. An indomitable political juggernaut, his loyalty to Idoma land remains unshaken and unmatched.

“Elections are the foundation of Democracy, and without the right people in office, Democracy becomes a hollow shell.” – Kofi Annan

In an environment of asymmetric power dynamics, if incompetence is permitted to replace competence, Democracy becomes hostage in the hands of ‘political bandits’.

THE DEMAGOGUERY IN BENUE SOUTH

Certain naive, experimental politicians and their hirelings in Benue South thought, quite erroneously, that rhetorical acrobatics and deliberate distortion of facts could imperil the sterling reputation of Senator Abba Moro (SAM), whose political legacy is indelible and whose record of representation speaks eloquently for itself.

History teaches us that when political discourse degenerates into sustained attacks on intellectuals and principled leaders, society itself suffers grievously. Throughout history, the swiftest route to societal decay and anarchy has been the systematic discrediting of thinkers and reputable leaders, the vilification of intellectuals, and the intimidation of voices that articulate the collective interest of the people. Once this occurs, society stumbles blindly into crisis and retrogression.

Pugilistic politics has been adopted as a norm by some clueless politicians trying fruitlessly to manipulate voters, but such deceit will not thrive in Benue South Senatorial District. Politicians should stop the shameful scurrilous drivels being published on social media platforms and print media by calling their ‘Data Boys’ to order, and they must cease and desist from undermining Senator Abba Moro’s mandate ahead of 2027.

Yes, agonism is part of politics, but the deliberate attempt by desperate political opponents from Benue South and other parts of Benue State to fabricate and spew all manner of invectives and criminal allegations against the Person and Office of Distinguished Senator Abba Moro (SAM)—in order to bury his legacies and political achievements through a tidal wave of opprobrium—is condemnable and totally unacceptable.

The motives of these desperate politicians and their ‘Area Boys’ support groups are clear: to pitch Senator Abba Moro against the good people of Benue South who freely entrusted him with their mandate. The plot of the detractors will not succeed because the good people of Benue South know their Senator and are solidly behind him anytime, any day.

Some readers may hastily conclude that this writer is a staunch loyalist of Senator Abba Moro. Permit me to disabuse such notions immediately: I have no direct or indirect affiliation with Senator Abba Moro (SAM).

A POSITION OF CONVICTION

I have never met him, not even once. My position is neither transactional nor sentimental. Rather, it is anchored on conviction—a firm belief in Senator Abba Moro’s demonstrable commitment to meaningful development in Idoma land and the wider Benue South Senatorial District.

Moreover, I am from Benue South Senatorial District and I want progress and prosperity for my people always.

FACTS THAT DEBUNK OPPONENTS’ CLAIMS

Democracy, as practiced in Nigeria, runs on numbers, not on propaganda or emotional revisionism. The 2023 Senatorial Election in Benue South produced a clear and incontrovertible outcome: Senator Abba Moro (SAM) secured the highest number of votes.

No poetic lamentation.
No emotional reframing.
No desperate reinterpretation of arithmetic.

That is the immutable fact.

Elections reward structure, strategy, credibility, and grassroots presence. Senator Abba Moro brought all these political assets to the table. If his opponents miscalculated, fragmented themselves, or pursued incoherent strategies, that brought failure on them—it has nothing to do with the legitimacy of the distinguished Senator’s mandate.

Democracy respects results produced by sound political strategies—not political mudslinging, noise-making, and cheap blackmail. Opponents must learn to submit to this elementary truth.

Capacity is a Non-Negotiable Political Asset. Politics is not a palm-wine bar meeting where conviviality substitutes for competence. What some critics hastily label as “arrogance,” attributed to Senator Abba Moro (SAM), is in reality the assured confidence of a statesman who has spent decades mastering the intricate art of politics, governance, negotiation, and constituency service.

No one becomes a stabilizing force in national politics by blackmailing pioneers who have paid their dues over time. Entrance into the political arena demands respect, clarity, conviction, and above all, the capacity to deliver. Noise is not a substitute for political strategy and experience.

SENATOR ABBA MORO: LEADERSHIP IN ACTION

Senator Abba Moro (SAM) does not merely occupy a Senate seat; he exercises influence, shapes outcomes, secures federal presence, and amplifies the voices of his people where it truly matters. He is not performing leadership theoretically—he is executing it methodically, for real.

THE BENUE SOUTH ZONING DEBATE

“A Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

Zoning is a political compass. It is neither a judicial verdict nor a constitutional law. It only guides political conversations and encourages inclusion—but it does not supersede voters’ choice or negate a candidate’s capacity and performance profile.

Senator Abba Moro has served all nine Local Government Areas equitably, consistently, and visibly. Those seeking to weaponize zoning arrangements against him are doing so not out of principle, but out of incapacity to compete with competence, delivery, and grassroots presence—which Moro remains firmly at home with.

Ultimately, zoning does not elect Senators. The people do. Political weight of a candidate is measured by existing structure, results, and credibility. To choose a Senator that will effectively represent the people, legislative visibility, infrastructural facilitation, federal linkages, grassroots reach, and institutional development remain the key decisive indices.

By any objective measure, Distinguished Senator Abba Moro (SAM) stands as the most operationally grounded and politically seasoned figure in Benue South Senatorial District. Critics may shout from the sidelines, but shouting and noise-making are not political strategies that count in an election. Noise does not translate into electoral victory.

The sustained outcry for zoning in Benue South is just a veneer to conceal incompetence and lack of capacity on the part of some avowed opponents of Senator Abba Moro. Kakistocracy cannot thrive in Benue South Senatorial District because our people are wise and smart and can never accept Machiavellianism as a style of politics.

THE PEOPLE KNOW

Unfortunately, desperate politicians in Benue South thought mendacity or shameless obscenities through media publications could change the mind of voters. That may be possible in other climes—but definitely not in Benue South Senatorial District.

The people already know their choice for 2027: Senator Abba Moro (SAM). There is an unbroken alliance with the people of Benue South. From the Senate floor to community interventions, Senator Moro has consistently served with courage, focus, and humility. He has facilitated federal institutions, influenced national policies that uplift constituents, and ensured Benue South remains visible in national development discourse.

He carries no borrowed mandate. His mandate is validated by numbers, fortified by performance, and continually reinforced by the people themselves.

CONCLUSION

“The people are the only legitimate fountain of power, and it is from them that the constitutional charter, under which the several branches of government hold their power.” – James Madison

Senator Abba Moro is not losing ground; he is consolidating and expanding it. He is not fading, as some dreamers claim; he remains the signature of all eyes and a political juggernaut in Benue South Senatorial District.

In 2027, Benue South will not choose sentiment over reality, nor noise over facts. It will choose capacity, competence, experience, and proven leadership. The good people of Benue South have chosen Distinguished Senator Abba Moro (SAM), a leader with institutional wisdom, negotiation power, and unwavering commitment to deliver—not by promises, but by performance.

LONG LIVE BENUE SOUTH!
LONG LIVE BENUE STATE!!
LONG LIVE THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA!!!