Breaking News: Gov. Rev. Fr. Alia Dares Ganduje-Led NWC, Inaugurates Factional Benue State APC Exco
Mary Akanbi
30th March, 2024
In a bold move that signals defiance against the directives of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Governor Ganduje, Governor Rev. Fr. Alia of Benue State has inaugurated a factional executive committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
The governor’s action comes amidst an ultimatum issued by the NWC, demanding that all party members withdraw any ongoing court cases or suits within seven days. However, Gov. Rev. Fr. Alia appears to have disregarded this ultimatum, proceeding instead to install Hon Benjamin Omakolo as the acting State Chairman of the APC.
Hon Benjamin Omakolo, who was previously suspended from the party, has been appointed to lead the newly constituted parallel state executives of the APC. This move by Gov. Rev. Fr. Alia has further deepened the existing factionalism within the APC in Benue State.
The inauguration of the factional executive committee by Governor Rev. Fr. Alia represents a direct challenge to the authority of the NWC and Governor Ganduje. It underscores the political tensions and power struggles within the APC at both the state and national levels.
Observers anticipate that this development may escalate the ongoing internal crisis within the APC in Benue State and could potentially lead to further legal battles and disputes. The actions of Gov. Rev. Fr. Alia are likely to have broader implications for the party’s cohesion and electoral prospects in the state.
As the situation continues to unfold, stakeholders within the APC and political analysts are closely monitoring the developments and assessing the potential ramifications for the party’s future in Benue State.