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The Benue State Government has denied media reports claiming that the Chief of army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has relocated to lead the military’s operations against bandits in the state.

Commissioner for Power and Transport, Matthew Oga, stated this today on Arise TV.

According to him, “The visit of the Chief of army Staff to Benue State was not a relocation. He came on a personal visit. During his visit, he had a close-door meeting with His Excellency, the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia.”


He continued, “He then proceeded to have an expanded meeting with security heads, after which he informed the governor and the people of Benue State that he would visit the scene of the incident to conduct an on-the-spot assessment.”

He went to Naka and concluded his visit the next day. He then departed the state, and I can assure you he is back in his office in Abuja

He brought goodwill, comfort, and reassurance to the people of Benue State, promising to increase the presence of his men. He also carried back the concerns of the people, emphasizing the need for proper orientation and engagement by the military in addressing the state’s security challenges.”

On the calls for a state of emergency in Benue, Oga said those behind such demands have failed to embrace democratic principles and acknowledge the new leadership of the party in the state.

According to him, “They have not accepted that there has been a leadership shift and that a new sheriff is in town.”

“The APC is a party that embraces diverse interests. By our structural arrangement, the governor is the leader of the party in each state. Anyone claiming that His Excellency is not leading or driving the necessary cohesion is missing the point.”

“I say this as one of the oldest of the party. From our days in opposition through our time in government under former Governor Ortom, it has always been the party’s principle that the sitting governor is the party leader in the state. Governor Alia is no exception.”

Those who are former governors or who benefited politically from the governor’s rise must accept that leadership in the APC resides with the sitting governor. They should submit to Governor Alia’s leadership, which reflects both the party’s manifesto and its constitution. Then, we can all move forward harmoniously.”

He added that those holding appointments in Abuja must recognize that the responsibility for leadership and direction in the state lies with the governor.

The ongoing conflict stems from some individuals seeing themselves as overlords. This contestation is misplaced. If they accept that the leadership of the party and government lies with the governor, we can achieve unity.”

“So far, the governor is doing well, and it is incorrect to say he is not aligned with the party. We have consistently witnessed a cordial relationship between the governor and the party leadership.”

https://tribuneonlineng.com/benue-govt-denies-relocation-of-coas-to-benue/?

The message is clear, they don't care about the killings in Benue

This is what the people of Benue are getting from voting APC, imagine what the response from the federal government would be if this is happening in south west Nigeria.

They can't deceive the whole world.

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Lies and lies. Last time it was the former IGP

APC Government and lies. These people are really a curse to Nigerians.

Sane country this is a stackable offense
But this is Nigeria, tinubu is the president
Believe them at your own peril

What difference would a relocation have made? His predecessors would first get “matching orders” from the President. Next they would tell us about the “theater of war”. Next they would relocate back to their headquarters, while terrorists continued with their evil acts nationwide.

Why would this not issue keep lingering for so long like this? When will communities begin to enjoy some peace and farmers return to their farms? When do we expect some peace and sanity in Zamfara, Benue, Taraba, Plateau, Borno and other states where non state actors have overrun the military and communities?

Na today, buratai also did same

Alia is a weak man. I pity Benue people

Gbam!

How do.some people get there information, or rather how so they interpret things when they hear them?

Assumption is a costly mistake but some don't only delight in it, they feed others with it just to fill their pockets.

If you don't have the full story yet, why rushing to be the premier narrator?

APC and propaganda nah fire

Let them continue deceiving yarimo,, hellinus and Reno omokiri

When they deny,and yes that's how we know the truth

Politics and Denial

If anyone in Tinubu/APC cabinet greets good morning, just know it's midnight. Better still check time be4 you answer

Bunch of f00ls

As una no gree women to rule nothing with work.

President: Man
Vice President: Man

Senate President: man
Deputy Senate President: Man

Chief Judge of the Federation: Man

Inspector General of Police: Man
Chief of Army Staff: Man
Chief of Air Staff: Man
Chief of Naval Staff: Man
Chief of Defence Staff: Man

What a misogynistic country

Kikikikikikikikiki, Tinubu's Government and LIES are like Lagos State and Agbero

Riskymarvelous:
Let them continue deceiving yarimo,, hellinus and Reno omokiri

Dem be foot soldiers of d¢¢m

They are just using content creation to appease Tinubu. Lol.

Make e no be like say we dey talk too much

Hmmm, I cannot can abeg 🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️

Oh
It's not true?

I too love this Chief of Army Staff. The man too Galant walahi

He is only there to amass as much wealth as possible.

Then he will become a wailing wailer like Burutai, his now retired former colleague.

Its only the civilians who are needlessly losing their lives daily, I pity

saphiere:
Bunch of f00ls

As una no gree women to rule nothing with work.

President: Man
Vice President: Man

Senate President: man
Deputy Senate President: Man

Chief Judge of the Federation: Man

Inspector General of Police: Man
Chief of Army Staff: Man
Chief of Air Staff: Man
Chief of Naval Staff: Man
Chief of Defence Staff: Man

What a misogynistic country

Imagine having 5 Natashas in government. It would be wonderful.

Mehn, this COAS' gait na wa and his body language na fire.

Unfortunately, he's working for a grossly corrupt elite for whom human blood is simply business and collateral damage.

Waste of gallantry and agility.

APC government and propaganda.


Everything about this government is all propaganda...