Governor Alia

All political appointees who are running for elective office must retire by March 30, per Governor Alia’s decree

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Everyone appointed to a political position in Benue State by Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia who plans to run for office in the general election of 2027 must retire by March 30, 2026, at the latest. In a statement released on Friday, his Chief Press Secretary Tersoo Kula stated that the decision is made to keep … Read more

Abande market attack: Governor Alia denounces murders, mandates search for perpetrators

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More than 17 persons were killed and numerous more injured in a brutal attack in Abande town, Turan district of Kwande Local Government Area, on Tuesday. The governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has condemned the attack vehemently. Rumour has it that armed assailants entered the Abande market, opened fire on unsuspecting vendors, destroyed homes … Read more