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[quote uid=Boigongo pid=600] There was confusion at the Aper Aku Stadium Makurdi, venue of the 50th birthday thanksgiving mass of Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue State as supporters of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) became agitated with the surprise appearance of Chief Barnabas Gemade on the occasion. Gemade is the serving senator of the Benue North East senatorial district which the governor is eyeing, having purchased nomination form and is insisting on replacing the incumbent, who is bent on seeking re-election at the upper legislative chambers. Pandemonium broke out when Gemade was introduced as one of the high profile Nigerians present on the occasion as the supporters became restive, creating disorder at the venue. Anxiety was heightened by the presence of ardent supporters of the senator who showed on the occasion dressed in Gemade for 2015 attires. A mild drama ensued among the supporters of both aspirants leading to their shouting ‘Suswam for Senate’, ‘Gemade must stay’ on top of their voices which created apprehension at the stadium. It took the intervention of security agencies to calm the situation. [/quote]