Petition Alleges Benue Governor's Financial Misconduct
A civil society network submitted a petition to President Bola Tinubu, accusing Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia of financial misconduct and human rights violations. The petition, sent to EFCC, ICPC, and NHRC, alleges misappropriation of public funds, abuse of executive authority, and breach of procurement laws.
The group raised concerns over the governor's approval of significant security votes amounting to billions without visible results or transparency. They also questioned the allocation of funds for various projects, citing inflated costs and lack of accountability.
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