By Isaac Uzaan
The North Central Forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned against any effort from any individuals no matter how high placed, aimed at pushing Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State out of the party.
The Forum made this known Tuesday, January 14, 2025 during a courtesy visit to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, Sir Tersoo Kula in Government House Makurdi.
Speaking through their Chair, Dr. Salah Abdullahi Azazzaga, the group expresses worry over the constantly wrangling within the ranks of the APC in Benue State which they said portend a negative future for the party, not only in the state but the entire North Central.
While call for unity among supporter of APC in Benue State, the group acknowledge the popularity of Governor Alia which according to them was integral in the victory of the party in the state, adding that it would be danger to attempt to push out someone who had rescue the party and still have a great potential to save the party in future election.
“We cannot fold our arms and watch someone push Governor Alia out of APC” the group adds.
They laud Governor Alia’s choice of a spokesperson who is not only passionate about policies and ideologies of his principal, but also courageous and knowledgeable about political affairs in Benue State and Nigeria at large.
Earlier, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula itemized the good work of Governor Alia during his short time in office, assuring them of the readiness of the Governor to entrench good governance in the state and making life better for the people.
The group was led by the Chief Press Secretary to the Benue State University Teaching Hospital and the High Level underpass to witness some of the infrastructural stride of the Governor.
Other members of the forum who were on the visit include:
Former Commissioner for Land and Survey, Nasarawa State Prof. Ahmed Salihu Alizaga, Dr. Malik Aliyu, Hon. Magaji Sule, Hon. Nasiru Abdullahi, and the Director of Special Duties, APC North Central, Comrade Lubem Gbenda, amongst others.