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Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by Islie(op): 4:41pm On May 28, 2022
Alia, who was suspended by the church after his declaration of interest to run for the post in the 2023 general elections, contested against the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mike Aondoakaa, and the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barnabas Gemade.

The suspended priest of the Catholic Church Diocese of Gboko, Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has defeated his closest contender, Barnabas Gemade, to clinch the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in the state.

Alia, who was suspended by the church after his declaration of interest to run for the post in the 2023 general elections, contested against the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mike Aondoakaa, and the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barnabas Gemade.

Alia was relieved of his priestly duties temporarily on the grounds of the canon laws of the Catholic Church.
The suspended priest polled over 7,000 votes, representing the highest number of votes cast at the primary election on Friday to win the party’s ticket.

Recall that the APC in Benue opted for direct primary to pick its governorship candidate. This therefore means that members of the party in the state voted for their preferred aspirant.

Alia’s opponents, Gemade and Aondoakaa, reportedly did not get any vote in some of the local government areas.
The suspended priest when he declared to run for the post had said he joined the governorship race to rescue Benue people from the “shackles of maladministration.”

He added that “From the day I took the decision to answer the overwhelming calls of my people to contest the governorship of Benue with the aim to rescue our people from the shackles of maladministration, I was fully aware of the sacrifice I was going to make.”
https://saharareporters.com/2022/05/28/2023-suspended-catholic-priest-hyacinth-wins-benue-apc-governorship-ticket

Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by airminem(f): 4:42pm On May 28, 2022
lipsrsealed
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by Kosoco(m): 4:53pm On May 28, 2022
Wetin Bishops go talk now
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by Sunofgod(m): 4:54pm On May 28, 2022
What a country.....
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by Nobody:
A priest shouldn't mingle with partisan politics,if he has chosen to be a politician,let him be,if he wants to work in the lord's vineyard,let him focus on it,no one servers two masters at a time
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by OloYeOfEgbE: 4:58pm On May 28, 2022
fake priest...No wonder the silence when fulanis slaughter Christians in benue..chai chai..Oluwa God
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by Tonypens48(m): 4:59pm On May 28, 2022
Interesting grin
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by Kingspin(m):
Why not resign before contesting?
And save your respect.
Why confuse the public who may think the church is against you?

Next time do things in an honourable manner. It pays. Thank you.
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by Nobody:
APC Should kukuma change their motto to "Recruiting men of GOD into politics and national cakes"
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by TheNiceGuy(m): 5:05pm On May 28, 2022
Wow, he defeated Gemade
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by Pele10: 5:19pm On May 28, 2022
One with GOD is a majority.as you won the primaries with a wide gap, so shall you win in the general elections against the governors candidate(Titus Uba) with GOD all things are possible, congratulations priest.
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by okeysoninv: 5:20pm On May 28, 2022
mbaka should follow suit immediately.
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by Mopolchi: 5:20pm On May 28, 2022
Fr Hyacinth for Benue state governor
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by bouncin04(m): 5:20pm On May 28, 2022
Good
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by stano2(m): 5:20pm On May 28, 2022
Hmmmm… dem go give am votes wella
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by Bitkoolx: 5:20pm On May 28, 2022
grin angry grin grin grin
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by ybalogs(m): 5:20pm On May 28, 2022
Nah God call am. Let's see how it play out.
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by ybalogs(m): 5:20pm On May 28, 2022
Mopolchi:
Fr Hyacinth for Benue state governor
President sef
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by Praktikals(m): 5:20pm On May 28, 2022
Priest kwa? If he wins, who will be the first lady?
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by GboyegaD(m): 5:21pm On May 28, 2022
I am hoping he wins the polls and brings a positive turn around to the state.
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by Creditalerts: 5:21pm On May 28, 2022
Killer herds men in trouble grin
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by Naiira(m):
Hmm
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by Toktee(m): 5:22pm On May 28, 2022
toobusy:
A priest shouldn't mingle with partisan politics,if he has chosen to be a politician,let him be,if he wants to work in the lord vineyard,let me focus on it,no one servers two masters at a time
says who?
Which part of the Bible?
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by Sunnycliff(m): 5:22pm On May 28, 2022
In my opinion, The clergy should avoid politics. Case study is Osinbajo
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by kristisking(m): 5:23pm On May 28, 2022
Okay
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by bigtt76(f): 5:23pm On May 28, 2022
What is Gemade still looking for as a governor? angry


Islie:
Alia, who was suspended by the church after his declaration of interest to run for the post in the 2023 general elections, contested against the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mike Aondoakaa, and the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barnabas Gemade.



https://saharareporters.com/2022/05/28/2023-suspended-catholic-priest-hyacinth-wins-benue-apc-governorship-ticket
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by Osaremwantaelvi(m): 5:23pm On May 28, 2022
1 for the God's
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by Okunga: 5:23pm On May 28, 2022
OloYeOfEgbE:
fake priest...No wonder the silence when fulanis slaughter Christians in benue..chai chai..Oluwa God
If you know how dry your comment is then you’ll also know that silence is golden.


But I guess you are plain dumb.

Ode
Re: Catholic Priest, Hyacinth, Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket by doggedfighter(f): 5:23pm On May 28, 2022
Interesting.
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