Senator George Akume
A minister-designate from Benue State, Senator George Akume, said President Muhammadu Buhari appointed him based on trust.
Akume said this while receiving a delegation of elders from Kwande Local Government of Benue State who visited his Abuja residence to congratulate him on his appointment.
The group was led by the chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Benue Zone A, Vincent Uji and a chieftain of the party, Terlumun Akputu.
Akume said many individuals, particularly from Benue State, fought hard to stop his nomination, but for the trust that President Buhari has in his person.
“Many people worked to stop my nomination by the President, but this appointment is based on trust, ” he said.
He said Buhari was worried by the present political rivalries in Benue and was desirous to see things improve.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Akputu congratulated Akume on his appointment and assured him of the continued support from the local government.
Daily Trust
