The field has grown increasingly crowded as candidates formally begin campaigning for the 2016 Local Government elections. Former Boss of Soundnation/BMR and Benue Entertainment Icon; Ukpanya Michael Ternenge , has also joined the race to run for the 2016 Local Government Elections as Councillor representing Tongov council ward of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. Ukpanya Ternenge besides being a Former Record Label Boss is a business consultant and General Contractor, Executive Director of Oasis Foundation; a Charity Organization dedicated to helping the less privileged in the society, a graduate of political Science from the indigenous Benue State University. The Last child of Four in the family of Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Ukpanya, Ternenge runs a campaign based on Transparency and Positive representation of the People with the catchy campaign slogan ‘Ternenge Ichan Yese’ meaning ‘God has seen our Afflictions’.
In a statement issued by his Campaign Press Secretary, Hon. Ternenge Ukpanya said…
“We need new, fresh, bold and principled representatives who have the courage and conviction to recommit and adhere to the principles of Transparency and Justice. We need a representative whose motivation for seeking Political office is not driven by selfishness but, rather, the desire to serve the People as a public servant”
Submitted By: Mr. Ali Eric Ahangba.
Campaign Press Secretary
TERNENGE ICHAN YESE 2016
