By Joy Odor
The Benue State Caucus of the National Assembly has strongly condemned Governor Alia’s recent remarks accusing lawmakers from Benue State of sponsoring Fulani militia to attack and kill their own people.
The caucus who send the strong warning during a press briefing at the National Assembly on Thursday shortly after President Bola Tinubu Democracy Day Joint sitting with members of the Senate and House of Representatives described the governor’s allegations as baseless and irresponsible, noting that they have been actively working to address the security challenges in the state.
The caucus highlighted the governor’s inconsistencies, citing his previous claims that there had been no killings in Benue State since he took office, despite numerous incidents of violence and fatalities.
They also pointed out the governor’s failure to implement the Open Grazing Prohibition Law, which was enacted to address the root causes of the conflict.
The caucus categorically denied the governor’s allegations, stating that they have contributed significantly to finding solutions to the security challenges in Benue State.
They expressed disappointment at the governor’s lack of empathy for the victims of the attacks and his tendency to condemn those who are protesting the killings.
In light of the governor’s remarks, the caucus has demanded that he retract his words and apologize publicly to the members of the Benue Caucus of the National Assembly.
They have also called on the Inspector General of Police to investigate the matter and urged the governor to focus on governance, rather than engaging in blame games and intimidating political opponents.
