Suswam asks for forgiveness over ‘failed’ expectations on may 26, 2015

Makurdi—Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State,
weekend, pleaded with the civil servants and those who felt
he failed to meet their expectations for forgiveness.
Suswam made the plea at the inter-denominational
valedictory thanksgiving service in his honour at the Chapel
of Grace, Government House, Makurdi.
The governor siad: “Please forgive me for my inability to
meet up with your expectations as the Governor of Benue
State.
“But always remember that I had good intentions for civil
servants in the state as shown in the 100 per cent salary
increment I approved when I took over in 2007.
“It is not my making to owe staff salaries but due to the
economic challenges in the country, I have no option but to
leave behind a lot of challenges for the new government.
“However, when the new governor takes over, you will
clearly understand that the financial challenges does not
end with me.”
He further pleaded with his family members for the actions
and inactions he might have taken against their will,
explaining that he was only carrying out his duties as the
governor of the state.
The governor commended the state legislature and the
judiciary for their support and the cordial relationship that
existed between them.
Suswam commended the People’s Democratic Party, PDP,
for providing the needed platform for him to actualise his
political ambition starting from the House of
Representatives and as a governor.
He denied media publications that the party lost elections
due to bad leadership, explaining that it was only natural for
a party to rest after 16 years of being in power.
The governor commended his deputy for his loyalty and the
government house staff for their support throughout his
administration.
Earlier in his sermon, the President of NKST, Rev. Ayohor
Ateh, urged the people not to be afraid of the incoming
administration for fear of being sacked or punished but have
faith and trust in God.
Ateh charged the congregation to always rely on God,
adding that many people were unnecessarily unrealistic.
Reading from Psalm 124 in the Holy Bible, the cleric urged
the people to continue to pray for the governor and the
state.