Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has declared that he has succeeded in dismantling and collapsing every other political structure into the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
With this, the governor said the coast is clear for him in the next election in 2027.
Speaking during his first-ever media chat held on Thursday in Makurdi, the governor said he owed his 2023 victory to the people of Benue and not to any political class — a trend he believes will repeat itself.
He said, “As we speak, we’ve collapsed every other political establishment into our party. Will there be small parties trying to emerge? Perhaps.
“But for the most part, when I say ‘collapse,’ I mean they see what we are doing, and their concerns are being addressed. They are excited about the work we’re doing for the state.
“However, will there be political games trying to disrupt things? Yes, because their interests are no longer being catered to. They may try to create obstacles, but as a unified body, we shouldn’t be concerned about any discontent.
“Certainly, everyone would like to be in my position, but the question is: do they have the capacity? Are they people-oriented? Given the amount of work we’ve done, what new ideas do they bring to the table?”
The governor described himself as a people-driven leader whose strength lies in the grassroots rather than political endorsements or backroom deals.
“The real strength is with the people, and I’m with the people. That’s what matters,” he emphasized.
“Benue people know what we’re doing. They see the work. That’s the real campaign,” he said.
