Benue State Governor, Rev.Fr.Hyacinth Alia, has firmly declared that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, lacks the authority to dictate his political future or determine the voting direction of Benue residents in the forthcoming 2027 general elections.
The governor’s stance was officially articulated by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, in a direct rebuttal to recent assertions made by Titus Zam.
Zam had previously suggested that the electorate in Benue State would look exclusively to Akume for political direction and leadership ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial polls.
Dismissing this claim, Governor Alia emphasized that the ultimate power to elect leaders resides entirely with the masses, rather than any single political figure.
He maintained that his chances of securing a second term in office will be strictly evaluated based on his administrative track record, personal credibility, and tangible past performance, expressing absolute confidence that the electorate will judge him fairly on those metrics.
Expanding on the administration’s position, Kula stated that the primary determinants for the 2027 elections will be pedigree and actual governance.
He sent a warning to political actors, noting that politicians who have betrayed their constituents, failed woefully to deliver on their electoral mandates, or chosen to worship political emperors over fulfilling their covenant with the electorate will face severe judgment at the polls.
The governor’s spokesman further stressed that no self-appointed emperor can decide the outcome of any election on behalf of the populace.
He reassured the public that Governor Alia remains committed to diligently and meticulously fulfilling his promises to the people of Benue, noting that the citizens are highly observant of the developmental strides in the state and are perfectly capable of passing their own independent verdict when the time comes