As plans to destabilize ‘the masses’ unraveled
Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia has said Senators Abba Moro, Emmanuel Udende and Titus Zam representing Benue South, North-East and North-West Senatorial districts have embarked on “treacherous path” to discredit him by all means.
The governor posited that the trio are also bent on ensuring that his administration is put to disrepute, however, insisted that no amount of treachery or blackmail will deter him from enhancing rapid development to the agrarian Benue State.
This is coming just as plans by the three senators to incite the masses, make Benue ungovernable and distabilize the people from supporting Governor Alia have revealed.
It was gathered that the Senators have allegedly nursed to mobilize thugs to orchestrate mayhem, and to also recruit cyber mercenaries to dent the image of the administration of the governor by issuing falsehood in the media.
But Alia is not ready to be distracted as he maintained that good governance is his drive and anything short of that, is irrelevant.
Calling the senators action as crooked and feeble, Alia said the trio have mindlessly planned to cause crisis in the agrarian communities but, it will fail, woefully to figment of their imaginations.
Recall that Senators Moro, Udende and Zam had recently moved a motion in the National Assembly, calling for the suspension of Federal allocations to local councils in Benue State.
The senators had also alleged that the conducted local government elections was marred by irregularities and should be voided.
But the governor has said the motion “is not only crooked, misguided but also a stark display of political opportunism.”
According to Alia, the elections in Benue were conducted by the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC), and widely rated and recognized as one of the most credible and violence free in the history of the state.
Describing the Senator’s motion as a ‘charade,’ Alia said it was a clear attempt to undermine democracy and credibility of BSIEC for the Senators to have wrongly declared that the recently held local government election was shambolic.
The governor who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, in a statement said, the “mischievous characterization of the local government elections held in the state, on October 5th, 2024, as a “charade” is both unfounded and, once more, an attempt to undermine the democratic process.”
“Senator Moro’s attempt to paint the elections as a sham is rooted in a known personal vendetta rather than a genuine concern for the democratic process. The elections in Benue were conducted under the oversight of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC), and were widely recognized as credible and violence free.
“Moro’s rhetoric appears to be a projection of his own past failures, particularly recalling the tragic recruitment exercise he oversaw as Interior Minister, which resulted in chaos and loss of lives. It is ironic that he would draw parallels to such a disaster while casting aspersions on a successful electoral process.
“Moreover, the support he received from fellow misguided colleagues, including Senators Emmanuel Udende and Titus Zam, only amplifies the lamentable state of political discourse among certain factions of Benue’s political leadership,” it stated.
The statement further said “their collective actions, as usual, seem to serve a singular agenda of discrediting the current people oriented administration in Benue state led by Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, rather than addressing the needs and concerns of their constituents.”
“This is not the first instance where Moro and his colleagues have sought to undermine the Governor. Their consistent malicious attempts to ridicule Rev. Fr. Alia’s administration is not only treacherous but reveals a deeper agenda to destabilize governance in Benue State.
“The rumors of an Abuja-based conspiracy aimed at inciting crisis in the state further substantiate the notion that this motion is merely a Plan ‘B’ after their initial strategies failed.
“The video used by Moro to support his claims is nothing more than a poorly orchestrated attempt to discredit the Benue State government. A careful review of the materials presented shows them to be an exaggerated portrayal, likely engineered by those intent on sowing discord and undermining the integrity of the electoral process in the state. This kind of political theatrics does a disservice to the citizens of Benue who seek genuine progress and accountability from their leaders.
“There is every need for a call for accountability here. Senator Moro and his colleagues must recognize that their actions are alienating them from their constituents. The people of Benue have shown resilience and a commitment to good governance under Rev. Fr. Alia’s leadership.”
Alia said “it is crucial for these politicians to reflect on their roles and the trust placed in them. A genuine apology to their constituents and a commitment to serve rather than sabotage could be their path back to relevance.”
“Finally, it is obvious that Sen. Abba Moro’s claims lack merit and are driven by political motivations rather than a commitment to the welfare of the people of Benue State. Governor Alia continues to uphold his social contract with the citizens, and no amount of political shenanigans will undermine the progress being made. It is therefore, time for Moro and his allies to step back, reassess their priorities, and work collaboratively for the greater good of Benue State,” it stated.
