Alia and PDP Clash Over Benue's N30bn FAAC Allocation

Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, the Governor of Benue State, and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have engaged in a heated exchange regarding comments made by Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, about Benue receiving N30 billion monthly from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). Solomon Iorpev, the Benue State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, criticized Wike's statement, asserting that Governor Alia has justified every Kobo of the state's allocations.

Iorpev emphasized that factors such as exchange-rate adjustments and inflation must be considered when evaluating the state's revenue. He accused the previous PDP-led administration under Samuel Ortom of leaving behind significant debts and abandoned projects.

The PDP, represented by Bright Yima Antyo, countered by demanding that Alia's government provide clear financial records and account for the FAAC receipts, arguing that political accusations do not replace the need for transparency.