Gov Alia, during an appearance on Channels Television on Friday night, had alleged that the SGF and his associates had not spoken out or taken action on the wave of killings and violence, particularly in the Sankera region.
He further disclosed that a of inquiry set up by his istration had implicated unnamed individuals based in Abuja in sponsoring violence in the state
SGF AKUME DEEPLY INVOLVED IN FIGHT AGAINST INSECURITY, TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOV. ALIA
Remarks by Benue State Governor, His Excellency, Revd. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, regarding the state of insecurity in the state does not speak to the heart of the situation.
His Excellency the Governor in an outing on Channels Television last night alleged that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume and his cronies have not said anything about the crisis.
He also claimed that he is in possession of a report by a of Inquiry which he set up to probe insecurity in the Sankera axis of the state and that the report indicts certain persons who are in Abuja of direct involvement in sponsoring insecurity there.
It is under much constraint that the office of the SGF responds to those remarks by His Excellency the Governor, being that it is the official policy of the SGF not to be involved in anything that might lend controversy to the issue of insecurity anywhere in the country.
However, it must be stated for the records that he has ensured within his official brief and even beyond it that the issue of insecurity in all forms, be it banditry, herdsmen attacks, kidnappings and other forms of terrorism, not just in Benue State but everywhere in the country, are kept properly in the view of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council for necessary action.
If the Governor of Benue State has expected that the SGF would be seen in the media discussing the efforts he has been making in that regard, then it betrays either a lack of understanding of governmental istrative procedure, or he is deliberately and unfortunately seeking to manipulate public sentiments against the SGF.
As a member of the Federal Security Council His Excellency Governor Hyacinth Alia very well understands how the Federal Executive Council functions and how it is through its channels of communication and istrative action, in which the SGF is centrally involved, that several security interventions have been made to Benue State and elsewhere towards tackling insecurity.
It is also pertinent to remind His Excellency the Governor of Benue State that those he has persistently sought to label as cronies of the SGF in Abuja, particularly those in the National Assembly, have been most vociferous on the floor of the NASS in calling attention to issues of insecurity in Benue State.
Distinguished Senators Titus Zam and Emmanuel Udende as well as of the House of Representatives from Benue State have been up and doing consistently in keeping the issue of attacks, killings and kidnappings by suspected herdsmen, bandits and terrorists on the front burner of discussion in the both chambers of the NASS.
Those efforts by the Benue lawmakers in the NASS have resulted in a number of motions which have gotten the attention and action of the Federal Executive Council.
By his official designation, the SGF is permitted more of asymmetrical contributions to the scourge of insecurity in Nigeria, which yields more telling impact, than if he were to be mounting the rostrum to publicly discuss what he does regarding the matter.
On the allegations by His Excellency the Governor that the report of his of Inquiry indicts certain persons of complicity in fuelling insecurity in a part of Benue State, it is noteworthy that by istrative procedure, such reports are taken through stages of vetting and gazzetting into a White Paper before their content may be deemed as a credible and official position of Government.
But since His Excellency the Governor has chosen, perhaps as a result of how burning the issue is, to let the cat out of the bag before the istrative procedure, we urge him to make good on his word and expose those involved in the crime of aiding and abetting insecurity in his state.
His Excellency the Governor of Benue State must understand that his allegations and preemptive indictment of the persons so fingered now carry the weight of national security concern and must be treated as such.
He should forward to His Excellency the President and to the Federal Security Council the names of those so indicted and their roles in sponsoring, aiding and abetting insecurity in Benue State as he claimed, and should also bring it publicly to the attention of the whole world who those enemies of Benue State are.
May we lastly urge His Excellency Mr. Governor to also consider adopting a transparent all inclusive approach towards tackling insecurity in Benue State, such as could possibly bring him into direct consultation with the people at the grassroots making it possible for him to understand the gravity of the situation which he seems at the moment not to.
Such an approach will help to shape for His Excellency a consistent position regarding the crisis, such as whether it is foreign terrorists, Benue people themselves or whoever, is responsible for it, thereby eradicating his seeming confusion as to who actually is responsible.
It is the assurance to His Excellency the Governor of Benue State, Revd. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, that the SGF remains committed to the best interests of Benue State and the well-being of the people, and is doing everything in his official and private capacity to ensure the eradication of insecurity there and elsewhere in Nigeria.
The SGF is also committed to following the leadership that will be provided by His Excellency as the undisputable Governor of Benue State under whose authority all powers and resources are vested to prosecute the war against all forms of insecurity in the state pursuant to attainment of the peace, security, prosperity and well-being of the people.
It remains the prayers of the SGF that God Almighty bless and continues to grant unto His Excellency the Governor of Benue, Revd. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, the grace, wisdom, courage as well as protection to lead forthrightly in the best interests of the state and the people.
Terrence Kuanum
Special Adviser
Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Public Affairs
Governor thought he had discovered some smart trick to play, diverting his incompetence to a group of faceless individuals, unfortunately for him the whole thing don backfire. Oga name the people please. Fake reverend father
Some of these Governors who are having issues with their godfathers like to make some unguarded utterances just to score some cheap political points, not understanding the sensitivity of such unfounded claim.
Alia is becoming a cheap blackmailer cum manipulator
Whenever they are clueless and refuse to call the president to act as the chief commander of military and police, they resort to blaming imaginary politicians.
Whenever they are clueless and refuse to call the president to act as the chief commander of military and police, they resort to blaming imaginary politicians.
It's same clown that banned Obi from visiting Benue state, saying he can't guarantee his security.
No be to answer Rev Fr. That governor dey behave like......
When people thought he'd do far better than his predecessor concerning insecurity even as a Clergyman but rather insecurity in his state is getting worst and he is just dumb , too docile to speak as a Governor when those bastards are busy killing and chasing his people out of their homes
Checkwell:
Don't mind the governor of Benue state. Cho cho cho, yet the good people of Benue are dying. He can not protect his people.
Wike should please be president after Tinubu so sponsors of terror can be checkmated. I trust Wike will sanitize our land.
Who is the liar between ebilokan and his 2011 expired soldier?
Emergingnation:
Flashback: How Bola Tinubu spoke highly of Buhari in 2015, named PDP ‘Poverty Development Party
National leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu had during the presidential campaign in 2015, referred to President Muhammadu Buhari as the only solution for the security and economic challenges facing Nigeria.
During a mega presidential rally, the former governor of Lagos State recalled how some powerful nations in the world returned to army generals when they were challenged, saying “Major General Buhari would revive Nigeria’s economy”.
He named the current opposition People’s Democratic Party, PDP as the “Poverty Development Party saying they had nothing to offer.
His words at the time were; “Every nation has a period of their own challenges, when America was challenged, they turned to one great man, their ex-military general, General Eisenhower. When the French were challenged, they turned to their general, Charles de Gaulle.
“When Britain was challenged, they turned to their general. Today, Nigeria is economically and physically challenged so we turn to General Muhammadu Buhari. He is the right man for the job. If you talk about military experience, he has it abundantly, he has courage, simplicity, he has it abundantly.
“If you talk about great determination, a combination of vision and ability to perform, honesty and integrity, he has it abundantly.
“I laugh when the incapable government, ‘Poverty Development Party’ PDP were talking. They have nothing again to say, they now want to question the qualifications of General Buhari and look for his certificate”.
Following the manifestos in 2015 which projected the APC presidential candidate as a ‘saviour’, Buhari defeated the then incumbent president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan with Nigerians expecting a total change in security and economy.
The ologogoro who was begging to be made PDP’s vice presidential candidate?
Wike lobbied PDP committee to be Atiku’s running mate – Ex-gov’ship aspirant
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:33:04 WAT
Muazu Magaji, a former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kano State, has alleged that the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, lobbied of the party’s committee constituted to advise the presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on the choice of his running mate.
Magaji disclosed this while speaking on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily, on Thursday.
The Kano politician also argued that there was no proof that Atiku promised Wike the vice president position as claimed.
The PDP committee had recommended the Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa; Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel and Wike.
The committee, however, scored Wike above the other two contenders but Atiku decided to settle for Okowa. A decision that has since unsettled Wike’s camp.
Magaji, however, claimed that Wike lobbied to be scored ahead of others, adding that the Rivers State governor should not be trusted with important positions in the country.
fergie001: Gov Alia, during an appearance on Channels Television on Friday night, had alleged that the SGF and his associates had not spoken out or taken action on the wave of killings and violence, particularly in the Sankera region.
He further disclosed that a of inquiry set up by his istration had implicated unnamed individuals based in Abuja in sponsoring violence in the state[/i]When you google what Akume have said so far about Benue killings,this is what you see...
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