By Chuwang Emmanuel, Jalingo
The Taraba State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), on Tuesday, hailed Emmanuel Bwacha, Senator representing Taraba South Senatorial District over his compassionate gesture of settling the accumulated debts owed by the party.
The debt includes rent for office accommodation and three months’ salaries arrears of the secretariat.
The state party Chairman Ibrahim Tukur El-Suldi who received the cash donation expressed gratitude to the Senator and urged other party members to emulate the gesture.
According to Mr Elsudi, Bwacha has again proved his undying love for the party following his decision to clear the party debt, despite losing the last gubernatorial election.
El-Sudi while describing this move as a great relief for the party workers, disclosed that the Senator has not only given joy and hope to the workers but also contributed positively to the growth of the party in the state.
“We wish to place on record our appreciation for the efforts of Distinguished Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, our Gubernatorial Candidate in the just concluded General Elections for his wonderful contribution to the building of our party in the state.” He said
“So far, he is undoubtedly the highest financier of the APC in the State, having donated millions of Naira on several occasions as well as sustaining the payments of the party’s bills. This is in addition to the donation of vehicles to the party at all levels as well as the adequate funding of the last general elections.”
“We hereby, express our appreciation for his latest gesture to settle our rents and clear the salary arrears of the staff. This is indeed highly commendable, considering the fact that the Distinguished Senator had just recently lost an election.
“This notwithstanding, he has taken the brave decision to bail the party out of its problems. We wish to appeal to all APC members, irrespective of their position, to respond in a similar manner as we continue to grapple with the demands of managing this party.
“We also want to use this occasion to appeal to all estranged members of the party that the door remains open to those who are ready to retrace their steps and return to the party.
“Political campaigns are over, and this is the time to unite and build our country. We therefore cannot afford the luxury of a divided house because such a situation may affect our full participation in the APC national government, which we have contributed in setting up” El-Suldi said.
The state Deputy Minority Leader Abubakar Yahuza, who made the cash presentation on behalf of Mr. Bwacha said that this was a gesture to ensure that the party continues to function properly despite the end of the election period.
