2023: Ari debunks rumors of Senatorial ambition nor support for any candidate, says it's work of mischief makers

By: Joseph A Adudu, March 19, 2022

Sir Joseph N. Ari briefing journalists at the NUJ press centre Jos on Saturday

Sir Joseph Ari has vehemently distanced himself from campaign posters littering the streets of his purported intention to contest the Plateau South Senatorial seat.

Ari, currently the Director-General, Industrial Training Fund (ITF) expressed his dismay over the incident on Saturday during a press briefing at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) press centre describing it as activities of unscrupulous elements that are bent on pulling him down.

He said, "What has come to my attention is that in their desperate attempts, they have printed campaign posters suggesting that I am aspiring for an elective position, and also canvassing support for the aspirations of some candidates that are vying for elective positions in our great party, the All Progressive Congress (APC) in upcoming APC National Convention.

"I have also been reliably informed that these disgruntled elements plot to flood the convention venue with these posters in order to breed mistrust and disharmony and thereby generate rancor for their own selfish purposes as I have never contemplated and not contemplating on vying for any elective position in the nearest future, as I am presently busy and fully engaged with the onerous responsibility of deploying the mandate of the ITF to equip Nigerians with skills for employability and entrepreneurship".

Consequently, Ari advised the public to disregard any campaign poster to the effect that he is running for any elective positon, or in support of the ambition of any candidate during the upcoming APC convention as it was false, unfounded and not deserving of any attention.

Speaking further, he said, "I have, therefore, reported the matter to the security agencies for their further necessary action".

Ari also advice the mischief-makers to heed the words of Rev. Fr. Evaristus Abu in his homily of Friday, 18th March, 2022: “If you do not celebrate the gifts of others; no one will celebrate yours. If you try to pull people down, you will forever remain down.

"None of us is cheated by God. No human being is without special gifts and abilities. God has planted a vineyard in you and He expects to see your fruits.

"Watch out when you begin to criticize others continuously, you may simply be playing out your envy.”

He further posited that he has taken the pains to bring what has transpired to the public glare, as it will be difficult to convince anyone after the deed has been done.

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