By Peter Duru, Makurdi

Elders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, from the 23 Local Government Areas, LGAs, of Benue state under the aegis of G-14 and G-9  have lampooned members of the Benue APC Elders Forum over its remarks on the recent political developments in the state.

The Benue APC Elders Forum led by Senator Barnabas Gemade in a recent media outing blasted Senator Moro for leading the Benue National Assembly caucus to condemn the Benue State House of Assembly for recommending the removal of the State Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese and the suspension of 13 members of the House for dissent.

The PDP Elders led by Dr. Laha Dzever of G-14 and Chief Amali Amali of G-9 addressing the media in Makurdi flayed their APC counterparts for the uncomplimentary remarks saying “we find it disturbing that these esteemed elders chose to criticize the unassailable position of the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, whose statements are firmly rooted in the rule of law and established democratic principles.

“We consider the attempt by the APC elders to denigrate Senator Moro as another needless wild goes chase that must be roundly condemned.”

The PDP Elders also berated the State Assembly for recommending the removal of the Chief Judge and the suspension  of 13 of its members who disagreed with the resolution advising that the House reverse the resolutions.

While urging for the enthronement of open and transparent governance in the state the PDP Eders implore their APC counterparts to note that “the blessing of age, experience and eldership bestore upon us a responsibility in words and in tone of language, to be more conciliatory than adversarial, to be more accommodating than combative and to be more measured than vituperative in speech.

“The primary concern of elders is to embrace, support and promote peace which are necessary for societal stability currently desired in our dear state, Benue. It is un-elderly to do otherwise.

“We therefore advise that those in positions of authority should act with decorum and responsibility to promote genuine development, progress and prosperity for the entire people of Benue.”