Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has rejected calls for a state of emergency in the state, describing them as politically motivated and a desperate attempt to undermine his administration’s progress.
The governor was responding to allegations by the Centre for Judicial Integrity (CJI), which accused his government of attempting to influence members of the judiciary.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, Governor Alia dismissed the claims as unfounded.
He further stated that those behind the calls for a state of emergency are disgruntled political elements attempting to destabilize Benue for their selfish interests.
He said:
“There is no crisis in Benue State. Governor Hyacinth Alia is fully in charge and committed to good governance,” the statement read.
He urged the people of Benue to disregard the falsehoods being spread by “crisis vendors” and focus on the transformational governance his administration is delivering.
“The call for a “state of emergency” in Benue State is not purely vexatious but also a flagrant display of political opportunism. It is evident that these irritated political operatives are sponsored by unscrupulous factions desperate and eager to capitalize on any situation for their advantage.
“Their motives are clear: to undermine a state that is presently going through effective governance and progress under Governor Alia’s leadership. There is no unrest in Benue State. Gov. Hyacinth Alia is fully in charge and control of the state,” he added.
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