The Benue State Government on Wednesday, March 11, 2025, declared that the misinformation making the rounds that Governor Hyacinth Alia was contemplating shifting to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), alongside Mallam El Rufai and others, is absolutely gratuitous and lacks any trustworthy evidence.
It stressed that Governor Alia is the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State and has successfully resurrected the party which was on the threshold of recession prior to the 2019 elections.
It also that the Governor’s laudable performance in office has not only enhanced the APC, but has further forced opposition parties into refuge.
These were contained in a statement by Mr Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, stating that Governor Alia remains committed to serving the communities of Benue with transparency, allegiance, and unswerving resolve.
Kula, who was reacting to what he described as “recent dubious claims” spreading in diverse media and social networks, said that it was necessary to ward off the deceptions that aim to hurt the prominence of Governor Alia.
The statement stressed that the persistently discontented politicians in Abuja, prompted by their own self-serving agendas, are once again enlisting in their customary ploys, making persuasive attempts to sow discord between Governor Alia and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
It said the actions do not only wholly miss the mark; but also portrayed a significant lack of awareness regarding the substantial bond between the Governor and the President.
The statement said; “In an attempt to supply credence to their soaring fictions, these detractors have resorted to recycling an innocuous picture from an old visit, which has been manipulated to complete their account.
“This is after they, through their infamous hirelings, viciously speculated that the former Gov. of Kaduna State visited Gov. Alia in Makurdi. They forgot that official security reports follow such visits,” it said.
The Benue State government said that it is an established fact that a wise individual builds a strong foundation and does not solicit shelter under another’s roof.
It further said; “And since taking over office, Governor Alia has striven faithfully to reconnect Benue State with the federal government, culminating in an overabundance of benefits comprising plumb appointments for our people.
“His commitment to the “Renewed Hope” mantra championed by President Tinubu is conspicuous in the transformational advancement initiatives being implemented across the state.
“We wish to encourage the people of Benue that Governor Alia remains unyielding and indomitable by these unfounded falsehoods.
“Attempts to undermine his leadership are not only entirely worthless, but also manifest a lack of integrity on the part of those perpetuating such lies”.
The statement therefore urged the Benue public to remain observant and to overlook any information that lacks substantiation.
