Killings/Protests: “They want to remove me from Office” – Benue Gov. Alia opens up

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has raised an alarm over what he describes as a desperate plot by political opponents to destabilize the state and force his removal from office.

The governor’s warning came through his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, during a press briefing in Makurdi on Wednesday. According to Alia, the alleged scheme includes a coordinated campaign of misinformation, sponsored protests, and attempts to manipulate public perception to undermine his administration.

“These individuals, driven by a desperate desire to paint Benue State in the worst possible light, appear to believe that by doing so, they can somehow force the hand of President Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in our state.”

“This misguided notion stems from a deep-seated aversion to positive change and a yearning for a return to a discredited status quo. Their ultimate goal, it seems, is to create an environment of chaos and instability, allowing them to exploit the situation for their own selfish gain.”

“We are particularly disturbed by the blatant attempts to weaponise the legal profession in this campaign of deceit. We have witnessed the spectacle of ex-convicts being paraded at press conferences, individuals masquerading as lawyers, and unregistered organisations submitting petitions filled with lies and offensive accusations to the National Assembly.”

“Let us be clear, the sponsors of these protests are known, and their motives are transparent. They are driven by a desperate desire to remove Governor Alia from office, but they will not succeed. The people of Benue state are united in their support for their governor and will not allow these forces of disruption to undermine the progress being made under his leadership.”