Benue PDP Raises Alarm Over Protest Against Wike's Coalition

The Benue Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) New Generation Movement has expressed alarm regarding a planned protest against Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, related to his rainbow coalition in Benue State. In a statement from spokesperson Austin Adanwo, the group accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the state government of orchestrating the protest.

They called for the APC and the state government to cancel what they termed a "shameful and divisive" protest, asserting that governance should not involve organizing protests against supporters of the President. The group also urged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Department of State Services (DSS) to ensure their resources are not misused for partisan purposes that could disrupt peace.

In response, APC Benue State Publicity Secretary Benedict Yawe dismissed the allegations, claiming ignorance of any planned protest and suggesting that the PDP is seeking relevance due to its declining popularity in the state.