Benue APC stakeholders to Alia: reconcile with Akume
Concerned stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State have called on Governor Hyacinth Alia to demonstrate humility and political maturity by reconciling with Secretary to the Government
Concerned stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State have called on Governor Hyacinth Alia to demonstrate humility and political maturity by reconciling with Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume.
They warned that sustaining his differences with Akume could imperil APC’s cohesion ahead of next year’s general election.
Their concern is contained in a statement on Tuesday by Tivlumun Terseer and Comrade John Terngu
The stakeholders expressed “deep concern” over what they described as “revisionist narratives” surrounding the evolution of the APC in Benue State and the circumstances that produced Alia as governor in 2023.
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They pointed out that the SGF, a former governor of the state, not only spearheaded the formation, consolidation and electoral victories of the APC in Benue,” but also facilitated the consensus that led to Alia’s emergence as a candidate.
“History must not be distorted for political convenience; without Senator Akume’s leadership, sacrifice, and political capital, the APC would not have recorded the sweeping victory it achieved in Benue State in 2023,” they stated.
“It is on record that Senator Akume not only midwifed the APC’s structure in Benue but led reconciliation efforts after internal crises, funded mobilisation activities, and deployed his goodwill across senatorial districts to ensure victory at the polls,” the stakeholders said.
The stakeholders warned that any attempt to marginalise Senator Akume or diminish his influence within the Benue APC could fracture the party ahead of the general election.
