Commenting on the alleged planned protest, a civil servant, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Punch that Governor Suswam had put them in “monumental stagnation.â€
A resident of Makurdi, who simply identified himself as Terver, said the capital city was now beginning to wear a new look. “We pray that President Jonathan should always propose visits to the state so that our environment will witness positive changesâ€, Terver said.
Commenting on the allegation that there would be a protest by workers in Benue state on Saturday, the Secretary of Nigeria Labour Congress, Benue State chapter, Emmanuel Jumpa, said the labour body was not aware of the planned protest.