Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia says the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has no authority to decide his political future or that of Benue residents ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Alia stressed that his chances for a second term would rest solely on his track record, credibility and past performance, expressing confidence that the electorate would judge him accordingly.
Alia’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, conveyed his principal’s position in response to comments by Titus Zam, who had suggested that the people of the state would take direction from Akume regarding the 2027 polls.
The governor stressed that the ultimate decision lies with the people, not any individual political figure.
The statement said, “What will determine direction for the 2027 general elections in Benue is purely performance and pedigree.
“Those who betrayed the people that voted them into power; those who failed woefully to deliver on their mandate; those who preferred to worship emperors than fulfil their covenant with the people will face judgment from the people.
“No emperor can decide any election for the people. Alia is diligently and meticulously keeping his covenant with the people, and the people are there, much aware of developments around them to pass their verdict.”
