Despite opposition from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue, Governor Hyacinth Alia has sworn in local government caretaker committee chairs.
The event, which began on Monday night, continued until Tuesday morning.
Governor Alia urged the 21 council chairmen to justify the trust placed in them.
He advised them to be accountable and transparent in the performance of their duties.
Only 21 of Benue State’s 23 Local Government Areas were sworn in, as two–Obi and Agatu LGAs–were not cleared by the House of Assembly.
Hon. Onazi Agbese Charles for Ado local government; Hon. Ochayi Alidu for Apa local government; Hon. Agber Iorkyaan for Buruku Local Government; Hon. Agber Tavershima Abraham for Gboko Local Government; Hon. Simon Unongo for Guma Local Government; and Hon. Agbo Comfort for Gwer – East Local Government were among those who took the oath of office.
Hon. Henry Agba for Gwer-West Local Government; Hon. Francis Zanzan for Katsina-ala Local Government; Hon. Philip Achua for Konshisha Local Government; Rev. Mark Teryila Hule for Kwande Local Government; Rev. Jonathan Iorliam Adagbe for Logo Local Government; and Hon. James Dwem for Makurdi Local Government were among those who spoke.
Also sworn in were Hon. Okoh Joseph for Ogbadibo Local Government; Hon. Samson Okoh for Ohimini Local Government; Hon.Onyilo Douglas Omale for Okpokwu Local Government; Hon. Alfred Oketa Omakwu for Otukpo Local Government and Hon. Roy Terna Ashirga for Tarka Local Government; Hon. Alex Avakaa for Ushongo Local Government and Rev. Haanongon Gideon for Ukum local government.