2027: Benue Govt denies plan to disrupt Obi's go to

The Benue State Government has mentioned it obtained with dismay the allegation by the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, governorship candidate, Prof Terhemba Shija, that it was planning to disrupt the go to of the get together’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, to the state on Wednesday.

This was disclosed in an announcement on Tuesday by the Commissioner of Information and Orientation, Solomon Iorpev.

He mentioned: ” The allegation is false, baseless and mischievous. It is speculation dressed up as fact, and it is meant to prepare the ground for a familiar script to stage a disruption, blame the government, and harvest sympathy. This is political content creation, not truth-telling.”

Iorpev mentioned Benue is a land of hospitality, and each Nigerian is free to maneuver inside it, together with those that search their votes.

“The government has no reason to fear any visitor. The Governor, His Excellency Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, is focused on rebuilding the state, restoring security and delivering projects that Benue people can see and touch.

“He has no time for distractions, and no authorities that’s working like he’s doing, would danger destroying its personal achievements by way of dysfunction.

“We also remind the NDC that the memory of the Yelwata tragedy is sacred to us. We mourn with the families of the victims every day. “

Iorpev mentioned nobody ought to flip that grief right into a political stage, and nobody ought to use a go to meant to console the bereaved as materials for a publicity marketing campaign.

“Government is responsible for the safety of every visitor to the state and takes precautionary measures to ensure peaceful movement and interactions.

“We due to this fact urge the NDC to make sure its personal supporters and associates conduct themselves peacefully.”

He said the Benue State Government encourages the good and law-abiding citizens of the state to ignore falsehoods and go about their lawful businesses without fear.

Iorpev said the Governor cares deeply for the state and will not allow anyone to disturb the peace or livelihoods.

“Let nobody be left doubtful although, safety businesses will deal firmly with any criminal-minded one who makes an attempt to trigger dysfunction and disrupt the peace, whoever they work for.”