A senatorial aspirant on the platform of the APC in Benue, Mr Andrew Ayabam, says he is not bothered by the ‘numerous threats’ against him by those opposed to his senatorial ambition.
Ayabam, a bank worker and immediate past Chairman of the state Board of Internal Revenue Service bared his mind on Thursday in Makurdi while addressing newsmen.
The former BIRS boss left the office in August 2013 and was replaced by his deputy.
Ayabam, who has declared intention to run for the Benue North East senatoral seat, will meet strong opponents in the race.
Both Gov. Gabriel Suswam and incumbent Sen. Barnabas Gemade have purchased the party’s nomination forms for the same seat while an APC chieftain, Mr Adaa Maagbe, is already in the race.
Ayabam alleged that he had received several threats on his life on his decision to join the APC in the state.
” Ever since I made up my mind to join the APC, I have received entreaties, threats and intimidations dissuading me from joining the APC.”
The former bank worker said he had made up his mind and was prepared for the consequences of his decisions.
He advised those issuing the threats to stop forthwith.
He said the decision on who would represent the zone rested with the people of the senatorial district and not with any single individual.
Ayabam decried the absence of federal projects in the zone, comprising seven local government councils.
He expressed determination to improve on the socio-economic well-being of the people.
Source: Punchng
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