Alia Hyacinth Archives

From altar to apathy: The lackluster leadership in Benue state

BY VICTOR TERHEMBA On May 29, 2023, when Reverend Father Alia Hyacinth was being sworn in as the sixth democratically elected governor of Benue state, there was jubilation around the

‘He practises personal rule’ — Benue APC lawmakers ask Tinubu to call Alia to order

The Benue lawmakers in the national assembly elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have accused Hyacinth Alia, governor of the state, of “dictatorship”. Speaking on behalf

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‘It’s callous’ — Benue PDP kicks over Hyacinth’s dismissal of civil servants appointed by Ortom

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue has condemned the sacking of civil servants appointed by Samuel Ortom, former governor of the state. Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue, had nullified

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Uproar in Benue assembly as Hyacinth-backed lawmaker becomes speaker

Aondonna Dajo has won the election to become speaker of the Benue house of assembly, amid commotion during proceedings. The lawmaker, who was reportedly backed by Alia Hyacinth, governor of

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