Benue Governor Faces Criticism from APC Legislators over Anti-party Activities
- Some lawmakers from Benue State who belong to the APC party are not pleased with their governor. They think he is doing things that are bad for the party and the state
- The lawmakers spoke to the media in Abuja and asked for the president’s help. They said the governor is acting like a dictator and not a good leader
- The lawmakers said they believe in the party’s values and principles. They said the governor should listen to others and work together with them
Federal lawmakers representing Benue State under the APC voiced their concerns about Governor Hyacinth Alia's conduct during a media briefing in Abuja.
They criticised him for what they see as anti-party actions, excessive control, corruption allegations, and a perceived autocratic style of governance.
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According to the Benue State caucus in the National Assembly, Governor Alia's leadership approach has faced severe scrutiny.
In a televised retreat on Thursday, they called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and address the governor's alleged dictatorial behaviour and ineffective leadership.
Speaking at the briefing, one of the lawmakers stated that Governor Alia's actions have raised serious concerns within the party and the state at large. And that his unilateral decisions and lack of inclusivity have adversely affected the governance dynamics.
The legislators emphasised the need for the party to enforce discipline and adherence to democratic principles. They highlighted the importance of leadership that embraces dialogue and collective decision-making processes.
They said:
“The ungrateful Fr. Alia, who had barely joined APC two months before the governorship primaries assumes a messianic posture and tend to appropriate the victory of APC in Benue State as a product of his so-called popularity, without regard to the painstaking and systematic efforts of the subsisting formidable political structure which has enthroned all the governors in the State before him.
“The question begging for answers is: why did the self-acclaimed popular priest not contest on the platform of either APGA, PDP or other smaller political parties in Benue State?
These criticisms come amid growing discontent within the APC ranks in Benue State. The lawmakers highlighted their responsibility to hold leaders accountable and ensure governance that serves the interests of the people.
Authority reacts to report that Benue governor was stoned and booed
In separate news, Legit.ng earlier reported that the Benue state government had denied the claim that Governor Hyacinth Alia faced boos and stones during his visit to Vaatia College in Makurdi.
Kula Tersoo, the governor's chief press secretary, labelled the report as false and fabricated, alleging its intention to damage the governor's reputation.
Tersoo urged journalists to verify the credibility of their sources before disseminating information to uphold journalistic principles and ethics.
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