Genocide: Group Asks Alia To Apologise To Benue People

Enforce Anti-Grazing Law to End Killings in Benue, Gubernatorial  Aspirants Urge Alia

By Lizzy Chirkpi A coalition of 2027 governorship aspirants in Benue State has stressed that the full enforcement of the Anti-Open Grazing Law remains the most crucial step toward ending the persistent killings in the state. They made this position clear while demanding that Governor Hyacinth Alia withdraw and apologise for his recent remarks downplaying the nature of the violence. The aspirants—ESV. Godwin Ityoachimin (APC), Joseph Waya (APGA),…

Benue aspirants condemn Governor’s ‘No genocide’ remarks - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

By Mercy Aikoye A coalition of 2027 governorship aspirants from Benue State has criticized Governor Hyacinth Alia’s assertion that there is “no religious genocide in Benue State”. The aspirants described the remark as “dangerous” and inconsistent with years of documented violence. The aspirants referenced the statement by the Tor Tiv, HRM Prof. James Ayatse, who described the attacks as “well planned genocidal and systematic land grabbing”. This…

Gani Adams slams Benue Governor, warns of targeted attacks in Middle Belt

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has strongly criticised the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, over remarks reportedly dismissing claims of religious persecution in the state.  Adams issued the remarks during an interview with Central TV at his Lagos residence. IDOMA VOICE reports that Alia had on Wednesday stated that […] The post Gani Adams slams Benue Governor, warns of targeted attacks in Middle Belt appeared fi…

Genocide: Group Asks Alia To Apologise To Benue People

….Insists Killings Genocide, Systematic A Coalition of 2027 Governorship Aspirants in Benue State have asked Governor Hyacinth Alia to immediately rescind the statement credited to him that the killings in the state are not religious genocide and apologise to the people of the state. The aspirants include ESV. Godwin Ityoachimin (APC), Joseph Waya (APGA), Prof.... The post Genocide: Group Asks Alia To Apologize To Benue People appeared first on …