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Power Struggle Unveiled: Akume And Alia Clash, Fracturing Benue APC

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Power Struggle Unveiled: Akume And Alia Clash, Fracturing Benue APC

Title: “Benue APC Turmoil: Ongoing Leadership Crisis Shows No Signs of Resolution”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The leadership crisis within the Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) continues unabated, with no apparent end in sight. Since the inception of the new government led by Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, the party has been embroiled in a fierce internal struggle…..CONTINUE READING

 

 

 

 

Alia’s alleged feud with the party’s state leader and the current Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has led to a deep divide within the party, causing members to take sides. While the state party chairman, Austin Agada, and the majority of the executive committee remain loyal to Akume, a few others have aligned themselves with Alia.

Agada, a staunch supporter of Akume, has been an outspoken critic of the state governor, possibly contributing to his current predicament. Recently, Dan Onjeh, the APC senatorial candidate in the 2023 Benue South election, lodged a petition against Agada with the APC national leadership, accusing him of undermining the party during the last election.

In response, the former Ward Chairman of Ehaje 1, Owukpa, announced Agada’s suspension, but the national body swiftly nullified it, instructing the party to hold off pending a review. Nevertheless, on Thursday, Benjamin Omakolo, the State Welfare Secretary, was purportedly announced as the acting chairman of the party.

However, Omakolo faced suspension by the party’s disciplinary committee in Apa LGA for alleged misappropriation of funds, insubordination, and non-payment of party dues. Despite this, sources revealed that the governor is actively working to reverse Omakolo’s suspension, signaling a shift in support away from Agada.

In a surprising turn of events, a State High Court in Makurdi restrained Agada from parading himself as the party chairman, contradicting the National Working Committee’s position that Agada remains the “bonafide” State Chairman.

Insiders report that the governor is now aligning himself with Omakolo, aiming to replace Agada with him as the acting State Chairman. Allegedly, there are plans for party executives in Igoro, Apa LGA, to publicly deny authorizing Omakolo’s suspension, indicating a complex web of political maneuvering.

This development follows an attack on Agada at the party secretariat, where he was later taken away by the police. Concerns have been raised about the challenges Agada is facing within the party, with some elders from Benue South seemingly distancing themselves from him.

While some attribute Agada’s woes to his alleged disrespect towards the governor, others view it as a manifestation of the ongoing power struggle within the Benue APC. The situation remains fluid, and the party is grappling with internal tensions that threaten to undermine its unity and stability.

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