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The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has denounced the action of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly from the state, who accused him of being “dictatorial” in the running of the state.

Mr Alia, in a statement on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, condemned the “blatant and unwarranted assault” on him and accused the federal lawmakers of compromising their integrity to orchestrate a damaging narrative against him. He also said his hip of the APC helped the party win the general elections in Benue.

The Benue State APC Caucus at the National Assembly had on Thursday accused the governor of undermining them and running the state in a dictatorial manner.

The caucus, led by Titus Zam, the senator for Benue North-west, alleged that Mr Alia does not consult them on state matters and also ignores their calls. It also accused the governor of nepotism.

of the caucus, who are loyal to a former governor of the state and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, called on President Bola Tinubu to call the governor to order.

Mr Kula, in the response, criticised the caucus for disparaging the governor instead of engaging in discussions beneficial to the state’s development.

He said Mr Alia played a pivotal role in the APC’s electoral gains in the 2023 polls.

Mr Kula questioned the legitimacy of Mr Zam’s leadership of the caucus given the electoral setbacks in his ward and local government.

“It is quite ironic that Sen. Titus Zam, who could not win elections in his ward and Local Government, only got saved by the popularity of the “Yes Father” movement in the two major towns of (Makurdi and Gboko) for the Benue North West Senatorial District election, led this infamous group not to discuss issues that will bring more development to the state, but to descend on the governor by consistently referring to him during the press conference in a demeaning manner.

“It is even more laughable when Zam and his co-travellers insinuated that Rev. Fr. Alia came into “a stronger” APC for the election.

“But suffice to ask, when the Saint, who is also a Maitama drummer and orchestrator of the macabre music and his cohorts had pompously danced and campaigned for the same party in 2019, what was the outcome? Have they forgotten that the party barely managed to get one National Assembly seat out of 14? The party also got less than four out of 30 in the Benue State House of Assembly,” he stated.

He dismissed the caucus’ allegations of non-performance against Mr Alia, citing the absence of concrete contributions by the National Assembly , including the lack of constituency offices and the failure to sponsor any bills.

“We shall thoroughly ignore the malicious allegations of non-performance because it appears out of the wickedness of the face behind the mask, the forerunners completely state that in pain.

“If six months is enough to build heaven, these same people are in the National Assembly for the same period and none of them has rented a constituency office anywhere in their constituencies. They have yet to individually or tly sponsor a single bill. How then would they know the true meaning of development?” he said.

Mr Kula challenged the caucus to stand by their statements in Benue and face the public with their allegations.

He affirmed the unwavering of the people for the governor, emphasising his commitment to fulfilling the promises made to the electorate.

He added that the Benue State Government remains resolute in defending the integrity of Mr Alia amid the attacks.

Read the full statement below

BENUE STATE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CAUCUS’ DISPLAY OF CONTEMPTIBLE COWARDICE

Friday, December 22nd, 2023.

We watched the barefaced outing in the name of a press conference held in Abuja on Thursday, December 21st, 2023, by some National Assembly of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Benue State.

The inglorious outing was clearly against the Governor and leader of the party in the state, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia.

We can say it with abundant confidence that the National Assembly who participated in that Press Conference must have partially sold their conscience and allowed what is remaining of the same to completely blindfold their touch with reality in Benue State.

It is quite ironic that Sen. Titus Zam, who could not win elections in his ward and Local Government, but only got saved by the popularity of the “Yes Father” movement in the two major towns of (Makurdi and Gboko) for the Benue North West Senatorial District election, led this infamous group not to discuss issues that will bring more development to the state, but to descend on the Governor by consistently referring to him during the press conference in a demeaning manner.

It is even more laughable when Zam and his co-travellers insinuated that Rev.Fr. Alia came into “a stronger” APC for the election.

But suffice to ask, when the Saint, who is also a Maitama drummer and orchestrator of the macabre music and his cohorts had pompously danced and campaigned for the same party in 2019, what was the outcome? Have they forgotten that the party barely managed to get one National Assembly seat out of 14? The party also got less than four out of 30 in the Benue State House of Assembly.

But the same party went into and came out of the 2023 general elections with changed fortunes. Noticeably, all the actors in 2019 remained the same except one major actor, and that is Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia. So, what else changed the fortunes of the party in 2023, if not Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia?

We heard very loud the vicious intent of the sponsor of such a malicious Press Conference from his messengers.

They keep boasting about how they have concluded arrangements to manipulate the Supreme Court judgement in favour of the PDP candidate who has agreed to defect and the APC.

And the only way to get the endorsement of the “relevant” people to execute this devilish plan, according to them, is to paint the Governor in the worst colours before Mr. President and the leadership of the party.

We are happy that men of the pen profession threw very relevant and incisive probing questions. The one that resonated the most was whether the group was working for the interest of the SGF, Sen. George Akume or the people of Benue state.

The question was asked not fewer than three times by different journalists at the conference. Can you bury the truth?

We shall thoroughly ignore the malicious allegations of non-performance because it appears out of the wickedness of the face behind the mask, the forerunners completely state that in pain.

If six months is enough to build heaven, these same people are in the National Assembly for same period and none of them has rented a constituency office anywhere in their constituencies. They are yet to individually or tly sponsor a single bill. How then would they know the true meaning of development?

In any case, let these National Assembly come to Benue, stand in public and pronounce such malicious and vexation fabrications they spewed out in their press conference.

Benue people are with their Governor. The Governor had a covenant with them, and he is keeping to the covenant.

Sir Tersoo Kula MNIPR,
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.

https://www.timesng.com/news/top-news/653395-gov-alia-replies-benue-nass-lawmakers-says-he-helped-apc-win-in-2023.html

This is the truth sha without Alia APC would have lose Benue 100%

True APC should be grateful to gov Allia, his popularity won APC Benue at both federal and state elections.

"yes father" omoh politics ehn in Nigeria, there are levels to this ooo

Would Alia have won without APC too ?

mrvitalis:
This is the truth sha without Alia APC would have lose Benue 100%

Sure he did

If six months is enough to build heaven, these same people are in the National Assembly for the same period and none of them has rented a constituency office anywhere in their constituencies. They have yet to individually or tly sponsor a single bill. How then would they know the true meaning of development?” he said.


You are on track,everybody want to control their state government based on the antecedents of the President of the federal republic.The problem is that FATHER refuse to share money

The Rev. Gentleman is already doing well infrastructure wise. The good people of Benue state are already seeing and enjoying the roads he is constructing in the state. He is also scored very high in payment of pensions and salaries, areas that suffered during Ortom's two tenures. In 2027, his performance will speak for him, not just the Yes Father. The others that rose on that mantra would be judged by their individual performances too. They should better stop playing local politics and work for themselves. Benue people are watching in 3D.

Oya na

It is surprising how APC are turning on themselves fast like robots
I guess sharing the booty of an heist ain't always rancor free

These people should allow Father Alia to work

Ok

Father didn't bargain for this tantrums, all he thought was that politics in Nigeria may be equivalent to carrying on the sacred order of the holy Catholic Church, little did he know that politics, however in APC is demonic. In APC there are assassins, Hoodlums, criminals, money launders, Cannibals, Rogues, Drugs Barons and certificate forgers ,once you are not of any of these evil characteristics mentioned or something demonic than that you can pitch with them the evil men.

Father I wish you well in all ur endeavors
I also pray make APC no kill u

Alia should calm down.

Alaigbo:
Would Alia have won without APC too ?

100%

people voted him because he is a Rev father not because of his party

PDP LP APC
he would have still won squarely

No doubt, Father Alia helped APC win with his popularity but APC helped him win too with their structure. That is why he chose to go APC instead of any of the small parties where he could have been totally in charge. It was a marriage of convenience and it is not surprising that it didn't last.

Anyway that both helped themselves.

Father refused to share money 💵 anyhow

The HOTTEST part of HELL should be reserved for this so called stakeholders. Where were they when Ortom plundered the State for 8 whole years?

Now they are shouting because the Governor is paying salaries and pensions and building infrastructure instead of sharing money.

To HELL with them.

Father pls just ignore them

This Rev Fr is Too Sluggish to Run a Volatile State Like Benue State.
Running a Parish is Different From Governing a State

Adabestseason:
If six months is enough to build heaven, these same people are in the National Assembly for the same period and none of them has rented a constituency office anywhere in their constituencies. They have yet to individually or tly sponsor a single bill. How then would they know the true meaning of development?” he said.


You are on track,everybody want to control their state government based on the antecedents of the President of the federal republic.The problem is that FATHER refuse to share money

Alaigbo:
Would Alia have won without APC too ?

He would have won with labour, PDP, SDP any party he would have won

He won the APC primaries 3 times against the wishes of APC

Tinubu sef

ok

Alaigbo:
You know this because of your foolish Igbo poke nosing altitude across Nigeria right ?

so anyone that doesnt agree with ur foolish reasoning is now igbo?
so na only igbos get sense for nigeria?

God help u people from this inherited hate and bitterness

Antoeni:
This Rev Fr is Too Sluggish to Run a Volatile State Like Benue State.
Running a Parish is Different From Governing a State

The chief master Planner, please Come and rule. Mr. Know all

Fr Alia would leave Apc and team up with LP in Benue.