Alia, Akume resolve Benue APC crisis after marathon meeting, declare party unity ahead of 2027
…all state, National Assembly members to be returned A three-hour reconciliation meeting between Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has
...all state, National Assembly members to be returned
A three-hour reconciliation meeting between Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has ended the prolonged leadership crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
The meeting, held on Sunday at the Government House in Makurdi, followed a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mandating Senator Akume to convene stakeholders and broker lasting peace within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
At the end of the closed-door engagement, both leaders separately addressed journalists, announcing that all grievances within the Benue APC had been resolved and that the party would now operate as a united structure.
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Senator Akume, who spoke first, disclosed that Governor Alia had apologised to stakeholders, adding that all parties had agreed to put past disagreements behind them in the interest of party cohesion and President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
He further expressed confidence that Governor Alia, alongside APC lawmakers at both state and national levels, would retain their positions in the 2027 elections under a united party structure.
Governor Alia, in his remarks, accepted responsibility for the crisis and tendered an apology to party stakeholders.
“It behoves on me to give leadership and take responsibility; therefore, I’m saying I’m sorry,” the governor said.
The meeting was attended by key political figures, including Deputy Governor Barr. Sam Ode, the Minister of Water Resources, the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly Hon. Emberga Afled, as well as senators and other federal and state appointees.
