Ben Murray-Bruce

Angry constituents from Bayelsa East Senatorial District of Bayelsa State have threatened to commence the process to recall Senator Ben Murray-Bruce who represents them in the Senate.

The constituents made up of mainly students accused Senator Murray-Bruce of neglecting them and having no plans to impact positively on his constituency.

In a statement signed by the leaders of student bodies from the three local government areas of the district, Samuel Tari (Nembe), Ambrose Joseph (Brass) and Mark John (Ogbia), they lamented the lack of cordial relationship between the “Common Sense” Senator and his people as he had allegedly continued to neglect his duties to his constituency.

The constituents claimed that since Murray-Bruce was elected as their representative into the National Assembly, he was yet to visit his people who are wallowing in abject poverty whereas he continues to donate relief materials to people in other states.

“Since Murray-Bruce became a Senator, he has failed to look into the basic needs and challenges currently bedeviling the Bayelsa East Senatorial District, such as issues of education, as most of our students cannot access good quality education.

He has failed to attract a single project to the district in terms of infrastructure, roads and others. He has continuously and deliberately ignored efforts by the people to create a working relationship that will bring out purposeful leadership for our people.” The statement read.

It added: “We are hereby giving him an ultimatum of 10 days, starting from August 21, 2017. If he fails to meet with us, we shall take our protest to the National Assembly”.