Benue governor and PDP clash over security crisis
Hyacinth Alia, Governor of Benue State, and Michael Aondoakaa, the Peoples Democratic Party’s 2027 governorship candidate, are blaming each other for the ongoing violence in the state. The dispute follows the killing of 15 people in Efeyi Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government Area. The PDP and Aondoakaa accuse the governor of failing to address insecurity, while Alia claims the opposition is politicising the tragedy. Both sides have issued statements defending their positions and criticising each other’s actions.
Key takeaways
- Michael Aondoakaa and the PDP accuse Hyacinth Alia of inadequate leadership and failing to ensure security in Benue State.
- The dispute intensified after 15 people were killed in Efeyi Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government Area, on Tuesday.
- Aondoakaa alleges that the administration is criminalising criticism to evade responsibility for ongoing violence.
- Alia responds by accusing the opposition of exploiting the situation for political gain and insists his administration supports security agencies.
- Both parties call for responsible leadership and action to address the security crisis.
