The National Assembly Caucus representing Benue State, led by Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, has come under fire for its recent remarks concerning the security situation in the state.

The lawmakers had urged both the federal and state governments, along with security agencies, to fulfill their responsibilities in safeguarding the lives and property of Benue residents.

Specifically, they criticized Governor Hyacinth Alia for what they perceived as his inaction in addressing ongoing killings and displacements in various local government areas, including Agatu, Apa, Guma, Makurdi, Gwer West, and Otukpo. They also denounced the perceived unlawful dissolution of elected councils in Benue State, followed by the appointment of caretaker committees by the state government.


In response to these criticisms, Comrade Daniel Onjeh, the APC senatorial candidate during the 2023 election in Benue South, cautioned against playing politics with the lives of Benue people. He argued that the recent statements attributed to the Benue State NASS Caucus were part of a coordinated effort to undermine Governor Alia in the public eye.

Onjeh advised the lawmakers to focus on their roles as federal legislators, stating that it was inappropriate to politicize matters of human life. He pointed out that during the administration of former Governor Samuel Ortom, there were numerous reports of deadly attacks by herdsmen on villages, yet Senator Moro did not speak out against these killings.


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