By: Joy Musa
In what is set to be a major political gathering, the New Banquet Hall Wing of the Government House in Makurdi will host a high-profile dinner in honour of a decamping ceremony, attracting a distinguished lineup of political and academic heavyweights from Benue State and beyond.
The event, which is generating significant buzz across the political landscape, will feature the presence of key figures including:
1. Sen. Dr. Gabriel Suswam, former Governor of Benue State and prominent national political figure ✅
2. Dr. Paul Orhii, former Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) ✅
3. Dr. Cletus Tyokyaa, a respected academic and public affairs commentator ✅
4. Sen. Prof. David Iornem, noted educationist and one-time senator ✅
5. Hon. Ojetu Ojema, current Member representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives ✅
6. Rt. Hon. Anthony Atta Agom, Member representing Okpokwu State Constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly ✅
However, Sources close to the organizing committee hint at a strategic political realignment, with the ceremony expected to usher in a fresh wave of political momentum ahead of the next election cycle. Though specific details of the decamping are yet to be formally disclosed, political analysts suggest it could significantly alter the dynamics within the state’s power structure.
Security is reportedly tight around the Government House as preparations for the evening’s event reach their peak. Political observers, party loyalists, and media personnel are also expected to converge in Makurdi to witness what many are calling a “turning point moment” in the state’s political narrative.
Stay tuned for live updates as the event unfolds.