Governor Alia denies involvement in attempted impeachment of Speaker Dajoh
The governor of Benue state, Hyacinth Alia has denied any involvement in the attempt by some members of the state House of to impeach the speaker, Hon. Aondona Dajoh. In a statement issued by the chief Press Secretary to the governor, Tersoo Kula, the governor said he respects the separation of power principles and enjoys […]
Governor Alia suspends local govt. chairman, others.
The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has upheld the resolutions of the Benue State House of Assembly suspending some officials of government for various misdemeanor. A statement by the chief Press secretary to the governor of Benue state, Tersoo Kula said those suspended by the governor in tandem with the resolution […]
Gov. Alia submits eight names for confirmation as commissioners to State House of Assembly
Few days after he dissolved his cabinet, the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has transmitted the first batch of Commissioner-nominees to the Benue State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Terso Kulas said the […]
Account for Local Government Funds, Ortom tells gov. Alia.
Former governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom has challenged his successor, Hyacinth Alia to account for the huge sums of money he has received from the federation account as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy. In a statement signed by the spokesman of the former governor, Terver Akase, the former governor also […]
From pulpit to Pit: Governor Alia and the blood-stained silence of Benue
By Bolaji O. Akinyemi When the people of Benue State elected Rev. Father Hyacinth Alia as governor in 2023, hope returned to the faces of a people long betrayed. A priest was expected to shepherd the flock, not abandon them to wolves. But barely two years into his reign, Benue is soaked deeper in blood […]