Shija Advocates for Benue Youth Opportunities and Change

Shija, a political figure associated with the NDC, articulated the necessity for Benue youths to have opportunities for decent living and to contribute to the state's development. He highlighted the ideological roots of the NDC, linking it to historical minority rights activism in the Niger Delta and Benue.

Shija criticized the current administration for its handling of internally displaced persons (IDPs), noting the former governor's claim of nearly a million people in IDP camps, while the current administration has not provided reliable figures. He condemned the displacement of people from their ancestral lands and the establishment of ranches in their areas.

Shija expressed his alignment with Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, stating that their different approaches to problem-solving would lead to success in Benue. He asserted that he and his deputy, experienced in Foreign Service and security, would present a competent team to the electorate.