Benue Governor Alia Rejects Coalition's 2027 Election Threats

Hyacinth Alia, the Governor of Benue State, has dismissed threats from the Rainbow Coalition, which aims to oppose his re-election in 2027. Alia stated that his projects and development initiatives would advocate for him.

He responded to Austin Agada, the factional chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, who claimed that Alia had failed to provide reasons for the coalition's support of his re-election. Agada accused Alia of disregarding President Bola Tinubu's directive allowing incumbent office holders to seek re-election.

Alia's Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, questioned Agada's political influence, citing his inability to deliver his council ward to the APC in the 2023 elections. Kula also emphasized Alia's significant contribution to Tinubu's victory in Benue State.

Alia reiterated his commitment to transforming the state and stated that political opposition would not distract his administration ahead of the 2027 election. He was recently conferred the chieftaincy title of “The Reformer of Benue State” by the Tiv Traditional Council.