Alia's Aide Defends Governor Against Kwankwaso's Critique

Tersoo Kula, the Chief Press Secretary to Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, responded to former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso's remarks regarding the political conflict between Alia and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Kula accused Kwankwaso of meddling in Benue's affairs and suggested he should address the political challenges in Kano.

Kwankwaso had previously described the disagreement as “unfortunate and unnecessary,” claiming Alia was acting out of desperation. This exchange is linked to the September 8 disruption of Peter Obi's visit to Benue, which led to accusations against the state government.

Kula dismissed Kwankwaso's criticism as an “unfortunate and unwarranted insult,” attributing it to a “misplaced grudge” related to Obi's visit. He asserted that the controversy was orchestrated to politically damage Alia.

While the Benue government claimed Alia was not informed of Obi's visit, a document indicated that the NDC's Benue chapter had notified the police on September 7.