Benue lawmaker warns insecurity may disrupt future elections
Godwin Edoh, a lawmaker representing Agatu state constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly, has voiced concerns about ongoing insecurity in Agatu Local Government Area. He highlighted that persistent attacks have forced many residents to abandon their communities, making daily life and farming difficult. Edoh fears that if the situation continues, holding future elections in the area could be impossible. He praised efforts by Governor Hyacinth Alia to address the crisis and called for more government support for displaced residents.
What happened
- Godwin Edoh warned that insecurity in Agatu may prevent the conduct of future general elections.
- He noted that many communities have been deserted due to recurring attacks, with residents relocating to Obagaji, the local government headquarters.
- Security forces are present in the area, but attacks have destroyed schools, markets, and healthcare centres.
- Edoh commended Governor Hyacinth Alia for directing security agents to flush out criminal elements from the forests.
- Displaced persons recently protested, urging both state and federal governments to help them return home and rebuild their lives.
