Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State unequivocally refutes speculations of a rift with Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, describing him as a national pride and the father of Benue State. The governor made this clarification during a symposium in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, organized to mark the SGF’s birthday.
Alia addressed the circulating rumors, stating, “I want to unambiguously debunk the circulating rumours of discord between the SGF and myself. These speculations exist solely in the imaginative realm of opportunists, instigators of turmoil, and merchants of mischief who thrive on chaos. The said fracas is only a figment of the imagination crafted by those who seek to profit from the crisis.”
He continued, “For pockets of disenchanted members of our party here in the state, we are already in talks to address various areas of discontent. However, while we try to do so, we shall ensure that the will of the masses who voted us into office prevails.”
Alia urged everyone to dismiss baseless notions and focus on the shared commitment to truth, unity, and progress that defines their collective journey.
