The one-year record of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration in Benue State has drawn sharp criticism from a coalition of political parties and citizen movements. This coalition, including the Accord Party, the APGA, the Zenith Labor Party, the Boot Party, the APM, the NRM, the APP, the ADC and the NNPP, drew up a clear observation: there is This is the worst administration since the return of democracy in 1999.
The coalition’s spokespersons, including Tor Aondofa Paul of the National Rescue Movement, Simon Ogbe of the Zenith Labor Party and Bishop Benson Ijachi of the Accord Party, expressed deep disappointment over the shortcomings of the governor’s administration. Alia. The main criticisms made focus on the areas of security, transparency and accountability.
One of the points raised was the deterioration of the security situation in Benue State since Governor Alia came to power. No operational vehicles have been acquired for state security agents, which seriously compromises their ability to ensure the protection of citizens and their property.
Furthermore, Alia’s administration is singled out for its lack of transparency and respect for the principles of the rule of law. Astronomical contracts were concluded without respecting legal procedures, raising suspicions of corruption and abuse of power. The awarding of a 6 billion naira contract without the formal approval of the competent authorities demonstrates an alarming lack of rigor and transparency.
Faced with these scathing criticisms, Governor Hyacinth Alia finds himself in a delicate position, under fire from accusations of poor governance and irresponsibility. It is now imperative for him to take decisive steps to restore public confidence and meet the legitimate expectations of the citizens of Benue State.
Ultimately, this uncompromising assessment of Governor Alia’s administration underscores the need for governance that is transparent, accountable and respectful of democratic principles to ensure the welfare and security of the citizens of Benue State.