Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue has dismissed claims that he plans to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
In a statement released on Wednesday in Makurdi by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, Alia refuted the defection rumors, stating that he has never considered leaving the party that brought him to power.
He accused those spreading the falsehood on social media of attempting to create division between him and President Bola Tinubu.
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“These actions do not only wholly miss the mark, but they also portray a significant lack of awareness regarding my bond with the president.
“The lies that I am contemplating a shift to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), alongside Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and others is absolutely gratuitous and lacks any trustworthy evidence.
“In an attempt to supply credence to their soaring fictions, these detractors have resorted to recycling an innocuous picture from an old visit, which has been manipulated to complete their account.
“This is after they, through their infamous hirelings, viciously speculated that the former governor of Kaduna State visited Makurdi. They forgot that official security reports follow such visits,” he said.
Mr. Alia further emphasized that, as the leader of the APC in Benue, he played a key role in reviving the party, which was on the verge of decline before the 2019 elections.
“Our laudable performance in office has not solely enhanced the APC but has further forced opposition parties into refuge.
“It is an established fact that a wise individual builds a strong foundation and does not solicit shelter under another’s roof.
“And since taking over office, we have strived faithfully to reconnect Benue with the Federal Government, culminating in an overabundance of benefits comprising plum appointments for our people.
“Our commitment to the “Renewed Hope” mantra championed by President Tinubu is conspicuous in the transformational advancement initiatives being implemented across the state,” he added.
The governor asserted that any attempts to weaken his leadership would be completely unsuccessful.
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