Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has accused Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro (representing Benue South), of giving misleading information to the Senate regarding the recent local government elections held in the state. The governor’s response came through a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, which was shared with the media in Makurdi, the state’s capital.
Governor Alia’s reaction follows a motion moved by Senator Moro in the Senate, where he described the local government elections as a “charade and a sham.” Moro also suggested that federal allocations to the local councils in Benue be suspended, citing alleged irregularities in the electoral process.
However, Governor Alia strongly refuted these claims. He emphasized that the elections were conducted in full adherence to democratic principles and the state’s electoral laws. According to the governor, the process was transparent, credible, and free of violence, with no major incidents reported.
In his statement, Alia accused Moro of harboring personal grievances and using the Senate platform to advance a vendetta against his administration.
“The elections were conducted by the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) and were widely recognised as credible and violence free.
“Their collective actions, as usual, seem to serve a singular agenda of discrediting the current people-orientated administration in Benue rather than addressing the needs and concerns of their constituents.
“Furthermore, that crooked outing on the floor of the hallowed chambers once more projected their known pattern of treachery.
“This is not the first instance where Moro and his colleagues from the state have sought to undermine the administration,” he said.
Alia urged Moro and other lawmakers from Benue to reconsider their approach, warning that their actions were alienating them from their constituents. “It is crucial for these politicians to reflect on their roles and the trust placed in them,” he said, suggesting that an apology to their constituents and a renewed commitment to serving the people might be the only way for them to regain relevance.
