Standing With The Governor: Setting The Record Straight On Security In Benue State

In recent times, there has been a disturbing and deliberate attempt by certain political actors—most notably led by the Abuja based politician and his Abuja-based loyalists—to paint the hardworking Governor of Benue State in bad light, particularly over the persistent security challenges caused by herders’ attacks on our people.

These orchestrated narratives are not only disingenuous but a disservice to the truth and to the people of Benue who live daily with the realities of displacement, fear, and insecurity.

Let it be made clear: the governor has shown unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and properties in Benue State. From pushing for community-based security strategies to consistently advocating for federal intervention, he has stood with the people—not from the safety of distant offices in Abuja, but on the ground, where the pain is real and immediate.

To weaponize the suffering of Benue citizens for political vendetta is not only insensitive, it is deeply unpatriotic. Instead of standing in solidarity with the State Government to demand a more proactive federal response, some have chosen to play politics with people’s lives.

We remind the Abuja politician and his cohorts that true leadership is not about playing blame games from afar, but about building unity, truth, and genuine partnership in times of crisis.

Now, more than ever, the Governor needs the support of all well-meaning sons and daughters of Benue, both at home and in the diaspora. This is a time to rally around leadership, not undermine it.

Let us reject divisive politics and affirm our support for a Governor who, despite limited resources and overwhelming challenges, continues to speak truth to power and stand with his people.

Benue will not be distracted. We stand with the Governor.

GOV. ALIA'S STRATEGIC MEDIA TEAM