Tinubu forms committee to resolve Benue APC crisis
President Bola Tinubu has set up a reconciliation committee to address the ongoing conflict between Senator George Akume and Governor Hyacinth Alia within the Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The committee, led by Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, is tasked with investigating the causes of the party's internal divisions and proposing solutions. Both factions in the state have expressed readiness to cooperate with the committee. The outcome is seen as crucial for the party's future in Benue.
Key takeaways
- President Bola Tinubu appointed Hon. Tajudeen Abbas to lead a reconciliation committee to resolve the crisis between Senator George Akume and Governor Hyacinth Alia in the Benue APC.
- The committee includes Governor Abdulaziz Yari, Yakubu Dogara, Alhaji Ibrahim Mazzen, and Professor Jake Dan-Azumi as secretary.
- The committee's mandate is to address internal party crises, investigate factionalism, engage stakeholders, and propose reforms for peace and cohesion.
- The party has split into factions, with one side loyal to Akume and the other to Alia, leading to open confrontations.
- Both camps have welcomed the committee and expressed willingness to reconcile for the party’s unity and future success.
