The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Benue State, Rt. Hon. Herman Hembe, has declared that Governor Hyacinth Alia is no longer electable. He made this statement in Oju, the headquarters of Oju Local Government Area, during the campaign flag-off ceremony for the ADC Benue South Senatorial candidate, Dr. David Olofu. Hembe expressed concern over Governor Alia's leadership style and performance in office.
Hembe alleged that Governor Alia has not performed well enough to deserve a second term in office. He stated that, in all his years of political experience, he had never encountered a governor who could look his people in the eyes and tell them a lie without hesitation. Hembe questioned the basis for the alleged disparity in resource allocation in the state, citing that about ₦1.1 trillion accrued to Benue State over the last three years.
According to Hembe, the state's financial resources have been unfairly distributed, with Zone B receiving ₦317 billion, representing 91 per cent, while Zone A received ₦17 billion (5 per cent) and Zone C received ₦8 billion (2 per cent). He asked why Zone B would receive such a significant share while Zone C was left with so little. Hembe maintained that an ADC-led government would not practise sectional governance.
Hembe accused Governor Alia of creating political crises rather than providing effective leadership. He alleged that the governor had lost the confidence of members of his own party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hembe questioned why the people of Benue State should continue to trust a governor whose party members no longer have confidence in him.
The ADC State Chairman, Rt. Hon. Samson Okwu, formally presented the party's flags to candidates contesting various positions in Zone C. He charged them to work diligently towards securing victory for the party at all levels. Okwu also welcomed thousands of defectors into the ADC and urged them to remain committed to the progress and success of the party.
Dr. David Olofu, the ADC Benue South Senatorial candidate, thanked the people of Zone C for embracing the ADC. He described the party as a viable political platform capable of bringing meaningful change to the zone and Benue State at large. Olofu pledged to serve as the voice of the people and provide the effective representation they had long been denied.
Hembe congratulated ADC candidates from Zone C, expressing confidence in the party's growing acceptance across the zone. He encouraged the candidates to remain committed to their respective campaigns. The event had thousands of party faithful drawn from all nine local government areas in Zone C in attendance.
Key points
- - ADC governorship candidate Rt. Hon. Herman Hembe criticizes Governor Hyacinth Alia's performance in Benue State. - Hembe alleges unfair distribution of state financial resources, with Zone B receiving 91% and Zone C receiving 2%. - Hembe accuses Governor Alia of creating political crises and losing the confidence of his party members.
